http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfreeWelcome to Speak 2B Free radio on blog talk radio. Speak2BFree is, at its heart, a company that brings newly beginning and acclaimed spoken word poets, slam poets and storytellers together. On the Speak 2B Free website (www.speak2bfree.com), these individuals work to market and promote themselves and each other by creating a virtual portfolio of their written, audio and video works. Poets can also support each other on discussion boards and by posting up their events on the website. Speak2BFree works to facilitate this promotion and collaboration through global focus and targeted technology. Speak 2B Free radio provides a platform to storytellers, spoken word poets and slam poets from across the world to share information, techniques, tips and resources. We interview entrepreneurs, poets, lecturers, teachers, marketing analysts, branding analysts and many more to give our listeners the resources they need to promote themselves and make money.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:15:00 GMTWed, 06 Jul 2011 22:30:00 GMTPoetryBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/31b0c6e5-0a47-4959-80a7-7231a48a2d70_speak_2b_free_logo.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfreeWelcome to Speak 2B Free radio on blog talk radio. Speak2BFree is, at its heart, a company that brings newly beginning and acclaimed spoken word poets, slam poets and storytellers together. On the Speak 2B Free website (www.speak2bfree.com), these individuals work to market and promote themselves and each other by creating a virtual portfolio of their written, audio and video works. Poets can also support each other on discussion boards and by posting up their events on the website. Speak2BFree works to facilitate this promotion and collaboration through global focus and targeted technology. Speak 2B Free radio provides a platform to storytellers, spoken word poets and slam poets from across the world to share information, techniques, tips and resources. We interview entrepreneurs, poets, lecturers, teachers, marketing analysts, branding analysts and many more to give our listeners the resources they need to promote themselves and make money.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compoetry,writing,slam poetry,spoken word poetry,spoken word,storytellers,hip hop,poets,public relations,spiritualitySpeak2bfreenoWelcome to Speak 2B Free radio on blog talk radio. Speak2BFree is, at its heart, a company that brings newly beginning and acclaimed spoken word poets, slam poeepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/07/06/using-hooponopono-to-attract-work-or-clients-as-a-writerWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/07/06/using-hooponopono-to-attract-work-or-clients-as-a-writer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/07/06/using-hooponopono-to-attract-work-or-clients-as-a-writerWed, 06 Jul 2011 22:30:00 GMTUsing ho'oponopono to attract work or clients as a writer Today we are interviewing Mabel Katz about  ho'oponopono and using it to overcome self sabotage and attract work as writer and abundance, which is something that many writers struggle with. Mabel Katz is an internationally acclaimed speaker, seminar leader and consultant. She has applied her knowledge, insights, experience, and skills to assisting businesses and individuals in becoming more productive, effective and prosperous.  Mabel just released book, “The Easiest Way to Understanding Ho’oponopono”. She co-wrote “Inspiration to Realization,” with 40 other successful women, on proven strategies for business, personal, financial and spiritual fulfillment. In her chapter Mabel gives a few simple principles and steps to look at life differently and develop a new “true” self image, which in turn, translates into optimal success. She is internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost authorities on the art of Ho’oponopono.  Her book “The Easiest Way” has been translated and published in Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Swedish, German, French and Hebrew. Her last television endeavor “The Mabel Katz Show” was a combination of Oprah, Suze Orman, The Apprentice, and Rachael Ray all in one.  00:30:00Speak2bfreenoMabel Katz,Writing,hooponopono,Inspirational living,attract abundanceToday we are interviewing Mabel Katz about  ho'oponopono and using it to overcome self sabotage and attract work as writer and abundance, which is something thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/29/create-your-life-by-controlling-your-mind-2Writinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/29/create-your-life-by-controlling-your-mind-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/29/create-your-life-by-controlling-your-mind-2Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:30:00 GMTCreate your life by controlling your mind 2 Today we are re-interviewing Sedat Seals, a poet and metaphycist about how he was able to change his life and turn it around by understanding that everything starts with him and his thoughts. This what Sedat has to say about himself: I have always had an interest in art and writing but never liked to write. Starting with fitness and nutrition I learned how to shape my body to what I wanted and also about the principles of nutrition in regards to fitness. This eventually lead me into an interest in health overall. Somewhere along the line I got involved with a situation that opened me more to the negative things that began a downward spiral in my life. I was subject to a loss of thousands of dollars over the course of about a year, in 2004. This involved theft of what I considered large sums of money on multiple occasions, my car being stripped in the parking lot, the death of my best friend in 2005, illness that I had to abruptly face myself, and other circumstantial hardships that I was not at all prepared to face. I learned about the mind and its influence on our circumstances and lives, the effects of certain associations that we have with others and our environments and the effects we have on ourselves in reference to thoughts and emotions. I developed a holistic perspective of practically everything that I would come across. 00:30:00Speak2bfreenoWriting,Poetry,law of attraction,spirituality,Sedat SealsToday we are re-interviewing Sedat Seals, a poet and metaphycist about how he was able to change his life and turn it around by understanding that everything shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/22/motivational-speaking-workshops-and-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/22/motivational-speaking-workshops-and-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/22/motivational-speaking-workshops-and-writingWed, 22 Jun 2011 22:30:00 GMTMotivational speaking workshops and writing Today we will be talking to Anne Logan; she is a motivational speaker, author and entrepreneur and is the founder of TLL Publishing. Here is Anne’s story: After becoming ill, I kept trying to turn my sickness into lemonade, when it wasn't working I realized that I may have been using the wrong ingredients. My illness began in 1993 , I was eventually diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1998 along with a few other things, but one of my major issues were cognitive blocks due to the Fibromyalgia. Although my pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts was interrupted, I never lost my passion for helping people. I have since received against all cognitive odds, several certifications in many aspects of Alternative Health Care.   This has been quite a feat in itself. I like to think that I have become an inspiration to others through natural healing work, mentoring and volunteer work.  I can now add to that  list being an accomplished Author! When I first got sick I kept hoping that I would simply bounce right out of bed and go back to being the mom that my kids were used to having. When that didn't happen I allowed the guilt to really take over and lost the most important ingredient to delicious "lemonade," just plain old- fashioned consistency. Once this ingredient was added the lemonade was ready. As my lemons  have finally been turned into lemonade with the publication of: "I GUESS MY MOM IS PRETTY SPECIAL,"  by the way, I might mention that my book was first copywritten in 2000.  However, I am still as passionate about my dream as ever. So never give up on your dreams, because they certainly do come true! 00:27:00Speak2bfreenoTLL Publishing,Writing,Motivational speaking,Inspiration,Anne LoganToday we will be talking to Anne Logan; she is a motivational speaker, author and entrepreneur and is the founder of TLL Publishing. Here is Anne’s story: Afthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/15/how-to-live-authentically-with-gratitudeWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/15/how-to-live-authentically-with-gratitude/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/15/how-to-live-authentically-with-gratitudeWed, 15 Jun 2011 22:30:00 GMTHow to live authentically with gratitude   How can living with gratitude and authenticity impact your career as a writer? How can it impact your career as a spoken word poet? How can it impact your finances? Today we are interviewing Elizabeth Joy Mueller from Soul Callings and she helps people live authentically.  Elizabeth helps women move from overwhelm and frustration to a life of purpose, freedom and authentic self-expression; making them more aware of their soul in their everyday life. She does this by teaching women to be more grounded and connected so they can live meaningfully, intuitively and in a way that honors your heart’s deepest yearning. For over 20 years, Elizabeth has explored her own soul calling by indulging her passions. She has trained with a prominent mystic in the Midwest, studied yoga with the masters in India, visited both Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples, and trekked through the Himalayas. Elizabeth’s uniquely balanced background includes an MBA from Vanderbilt, seven years of corporate consulting and nearly a year of international development study in West Africa. On top of that, she is certified in Soul Awareness Healing, Thai Yoga Bodywork and Herbal Healing, which brings a deep understanding of the mind-body connection in her consultations. Visit Elizabeth at: http://soulcallingsonline.com 00:31:00Speak2bfreenoWriting,Spoken word,law of attraction,living authentically,living with gratitudeHow can living with gratitude and authenticity impact your career as a writer? How can it impact your career as a spoken word poet? How can it impact your fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/08/how-can-eft-emotional-freedom-technique-help-writersWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/08/how-can-eft-emotional-freedom-technique-help-writers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/06/08/how-can-eft-emotional-freedom-technique-help-writersWed, 08 Jun 2011 22:30:00 GMTHow can EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) help writers? Today on Speak 2B Free radio we are interviewing Jade Barbee, an EFT Trainer and Practitioner and asking him how EFT can help writers in their careers, their creativity and most importantly with abundance and money. This is what Jade has to say about EFT: "EFT helps me everyday in ways that completely surprise me. When I find myself off in the weeds – feeling bad – it is my “go to” strategy for moving through personal challenges, attracting fulfilling abundance and living life as authentically as I possibly can. Do I always feel like doing it? No! But when I remember to use it, EFT helps me get back on the horse when I fall, keeps me stretching comfortably, and gives me the ease and confidence to approach all of my goals more effortlessly. It is satisfying for me to help you connect with your higher power and your deeper physical and emotional knowing. By feeling better about whatever you are experiencing now—and by acknowledging and deeply transforming hurts and negative self-talk with these techniques—I believe that anything is possible." See his website: http://www.emotionalengine.com/about-jade/ 00:30:00Speak2bfreenoJade Barbee,Emotional Freedom Technique,Positive thinking,Creativity,writingToday on Speak 2B Free radio we are interviewing Jade Barbee, an EFT Trainer and Practitioner and asking him how EFT can help writers in their careers, their chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/25/the-traveling-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/25/the-traveling-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/25/the-traveling-poetWed, 25 May 2011 22:30:00 GMTThe traveling poet Today we are interviewing the Traveling poet, aka Apollo Poetry. Apollo Poetry was born in Jerusalem, Israel on November 14th, 1983. He is a spoken word poet, hiphop artist, filmmaker, and author who has chosen words as tools of inspiration to bridge the gap between our cultural divisions and unite us back into the realization that we are souls having a human experience. In 2007, he became the first spoken word artist to perform at the Billboard Awards.  Apollo's major appearances include MTV'S True Life, VIBE Magazine, The WakeUp Show, Source's Unsigned Hype, Showtime at Apollo, along with performances at Madison Square Garden & America West Arena. Born in Jerusalem and raised in New Jersey, he has spend the last few years of his life in Arizona on a spiritual quest. He now calls the road his home. The microphone his vehicle. Apollo has won the NJ Poetry Slam, NY Poetry Slam, Arizona Poetry Slam, and represented Arizona in the National Poetry Slam competition.  Although Apollo had success with slams, he put the competitive mic down to get more involved in the community, by performing at retirement homes, homeless shelters, and other community based projects. 00:25:00Speak2bfreenoWriting,Poetry,Spirituality,Traveling poet,spoken word poetryToday we are interviewing the Traveling poet, aka Apollo Poetry. Apollo Poetry was born in Jerusalem, Israel on November 14th, 1983. He is a spoken word poet,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/18/create-your-life-by-controlling-your-mindSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/18/create-your-life-by-controlling-your-mind/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/18/create-your-life-by-controlling-your-mindWed, 18 May 2011 22:30:00 GMTCreate your life by controlling your mind Today we are interviewing Sedat Seals, a poet and metaphycist about how he was able to change his life and turn it around by understanding that everything starts with him and his thoughts. This what Sedat has to say about himself: I have always had an interest in art and writing but never liked to write. I always liked to read since I was a kid. Starting with fitness and nutrition I learned how to shape my body to what I wanted and also about the principles of nutrition in regards to fitness. This eventually lead me into an interest in health overall. Somewhere along the line I got involved with a situation that opened me more to the negative things that began a downward spiral in my life. I was subject to a loss of thousands of dollars over the course of about a year, in 2004. I then had to face problems involving my direct associations with people that. I felt like there was a curse on me due to the repetitive consecutive streaks of what some call bad luck. This involved theft of what I considered large sums of money on multiple occasions, my car being stripped in the parking lot, the death of my best friend in 2005, illness that I had to abruptly face myself, and other circumstantial hardships that I was not at all prepared to face. During the course of all the stress I ended up in the mindset of needing answers and was facing desperation for them. I learned about the mind and its influence on our circumstances and lives, the effects of certain associations that we have with others and our environments and the effects we have on ourselves in reference to thoughts and emotions. I began to realize that the interests and the ideas that I would come up with because of what I came across would then somehow attract to me other things which were much different but still corresponded with the previous things I had realized. I developed a holistic perspective of practically everything that I would come across.  00:18:00Speak2bfreenometaphysics,law of attraction,poetry,writing,SpiritualityToday we are interviewing Sedat Seals, a poet and metaphycist about how he was able to change his life and turn it around by understanding that everything starhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/11/using-poetry-as-a-tool-to-release-dogmaPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/11/using-poetry-as-a-tool-to-release-dogma/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/05/11/using-poetry-as-a-tool-to-release-dogmaWed, 11 May 2011 22:30:00 GMTUsing poetry as a tool to release dogmaOur guest for this evening is Nicole Strantz who is going to talk to us about her spiritual journey and how she uses poetry to release share her truth. This will be a truly amazing interview. This what Nicole has to say:  Heaven and Hell are nothing more than a state of mind and to live our lives in fear of damnation is the epitomy of what Hell is, to me. These are all ideas that resonate within me and I would never riducule anyone for believing otherwise as we are all one and there are as many truths as there are people. This is why poetry is so important to me. We can't always tell a conditioned mind to release the dogma or programming as it is usually followed by anger and rejection. However, people relate to poetry and it is much more comfortable for people to accept the information if it is delivered in an artistic form. I want to awaken people to the understanding that we are ALL divine creators and once we drop the attachments and addictions to needing some all mighty being to save us from this so called "cruel world", then we lose the victim mentality and truly learn to experience our higher selves as we are meant to. We learn that the past is "his-story" and the future is an illusion. The only thing that matters is this very moment. Reality is Now. I feel that poetry helps others stop whatever they were stressing over, and they get lost in an artistic expression, even if it is only for a moment. I have come to the understanding that we are only as evolved individually as the collective. When enough of us awaken to our true potential and start consciously creating and truly seeing ourselves as part of the whole then we will see heaven and earth collide. We are the whole and the fractal. We are the macrocosm and the microcosm, the alpha and omega.  00:29:00Speak2bfreenoPoetry,Writing,Spirituality,Metaphysics,CreativityOur guest for this evening is Nicole Strantz who is going to talk to us about her spiritual journey and how she uses poetry to release share her truth. This wilhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/20/hip-hop-culture-of-dance-spoken-word-and-musicPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/20/hip-hop-culture-of-dance-spoken-word-and-music/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/20/hip-hop-culture-of-dance-spoken-word-and-musicWed, 20 Apr 2011 21:30:00 GMTHip hop culture of dance, spoken word and music   Today we are interviewing the founder of the Northern Zulu Nation chapter, Trx-V Stylordz. Trx-V.------------- ------  TRX-V Capital Architect and Founder of the Stylordz Hip Hop Network & Zulu North. "While living in Montreal/Scarborough "to and fro" Hip Hop culture to me became serious business"Dedicating much time  towards spreading deep awareness of Hip Hop History and its ZULU roots. 1984 mildly active in Montreal./ 1988 Moved to The Steel City. 1990 Aspired to establish a central nexus where elemental members focus on artistic behavior. Undertaking a personal crusade. The Stylordz Hip Hop Network host many activities through out Ontario + Canada performing excellence. Administration of Music, Dance and Art functioning as  a unit.  Forwarding over 2 decades and continuing. An individual initiating steps through an innovative insight is a brief description of TRX. At his time the Young Trx did Background and Executive work for Truuf Seir. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im2p-lTZ1UE.  His performance dates back as far as 1989. (Doing and appearing Events for the elementary rec and high schools) Studying Vin Diesel Break Dancing Video Instructions & Electic Boogaloo. Initiating most of Steel cities upcoming artist / dancers. A heavy influence with in the Canadian underground scene: http://tinyurl.com/65l4gl9. Trx-V TV interview in  2007 for The Guinness Book of World Records http://tinyurl.com/6l6koy4 many influenced by the Stylordz Network continue to Progress worldwide. The agency aspect of Stylordz have been a success creating job opportunities for dancers, artist, etc... 00:27:00Speak2bfreenohip hop,break dancing,slam poetry,spoken word poetry,StylordzToday we are interviewing the founder of the Northern Zulu Nation chapter, Trx-V Stylordz. Trx-V.------------- ------  TRX-V Capital Architect and Founder ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/13/conscious-hiphop-and-spoken-word-poetryPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/13/conscious-hiphop-and-spoken-word-poetry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/13/conscious-hiphop-and-spoken-word-poetryWed, 13 Apr 2011 22:30:00 GMTconscious hiphop and spoken word poetry Today we are interviewing Swooshh Legionnaire who is a conscious hip hop artist and spoken word/ slam poet. We will be talking to him about the concept of conscious hip hop and how it intersects with the spoken word movement. Check out their music videos at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LegionnaireTV 00:21:00Speak2bfreenohip hop,Conscious hip hop,spoken word,slam poetry,swooshh legionnaireToday we are interviewing Swooshh Legionnaire who is a conscious hip hop artist and spoken word/ slam poet. We will be talking to him about the concept of cohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/06/poetry-reading-with-sean-liebelPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/06/poetry-reading-with-sean-liebel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/04/06/poetry-reading-with-sean-liebelWed, 06 Apr 2011 22:30:00 GMTPoetry reading with Sean Liebel Today on Speak 2B Free we are having a poetry reading with Sean Liebel. Tune in to listen. 00:30:00Speak2bfreenoPoetry,Writing,Reading,Sean Liebel,Open micToday on Speak 2B Free we are having a poetry reading with Sean Liebel. Tune in to listen.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/03/30/life-begins-at-40Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/03/30/life-begins-at-40/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/03/30/life-begins-at-40Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:30:00 GMTLife begins at 40Today we will be interviewing Michael Hanson. Michael is the son of a U.S. Army Sergeant and a Nurse, was born in Potsdam, NY, amidst the icy climes of New York State’s Northcountry. He spent the first ten years of his life as an Army Brat, one of five, living in such disparate locales as: Taipei, Taiwan; Munich, Germany; Camp Drum, NY; and Fort Huachuca, AZ, before finally settling down in his mother’s home town of Massena, NY. He began writing his first poems and short stories at the age of 15. He graduated from Massena Central High School and spent a short stint in the U.S. Air Force. Michael went on to become a Film Production major at Syracuse University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1989. Michael created, and co-wrote, the first two books in the Sha’Daa shared-world anthology series (Sha’Daa: Tales of The Apocalypse” and “Sha’Daa: Last Call” both published by Altered Dimensions Press). He is currently working with several new authors on the next two volumes in this series, “Sha’Daa: Pawns” and “Sha’Daa: Catechism.” He also has two collections of poetry in print (“Autumn Blush” published by YaYe Books and “Jubilant Whispers” published by Diminuendo Press). His short story “The Register” has been accepted for publication in the 2011 anthology LAWYERS IN HELL, for Janet E. Morris’s recently resurrected Heroes in Hell (HIH) shared-world anthology series. Michael is currently writing more stories for future HIH volumes. Michael has written a collection of poetry for children, titled "The Great Soap Rebellion" which is currently being illustrated for future publication. Michael is also the Founder of the international writers club, THE FICTIONEERS, a non-profit organization created in 2007 to encourage the writing of sci fi, fantasy, and horror, and the creative interaction of writers. Michael is a Staff Editor at The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. 00:28:00Speak2bfreenoWriting,Poetry,Writers clubs,Writer,Michael HansonToday we will be interviewing Michael Hanson. Michael is the son of a U.S. Army Sergeant and a Nurse, was born in Potsdam, NY, amidst the icy climes of New Yorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/01/27/how-to-become-an-award-winning-storytellerPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/01/27/how-to-become-an-award-winning-storyteller/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/01/27/how-to-become-an-award-winning-storytellerThu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTHow to become an award winning storyteller Today we are interviewing Dianne de Las Casas who is an award winning storyteller. torytelling came naturally for Dianne. At nine years old, she often told spooky stories to her younger brother. But it wasn't until she was "grown-up" that she caught the story fever. Dianne says, "I have always loved stories and grew up immersed in books. I always knew that I wanted to write books for children and I knew this as a young child. What I didn't know was that storytelling would not only take me there but it was the vehicle through which I would really learn how to 'make' a good story, both orally and eventually, in print." Volunteering as a storyteller on Saturdays at her local library, Dianne fell in love with the art and honed her skills. With the encouragement of Andrea Taylor, the children's librarian, and the support of her family, Dianne began exploring a career as a professional storyteller. Dianne performs arts-in-education programs and residencies at schools, libraries, festivals, museums, and special events. Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Dianne is a sought-after national speaker and workshop leader. She is an enthusiastic advocate of literacy and arts-in-education programming. Dianne de Las Casas continues to make the story connection with thousands of children, parents, educators and librarians every year, reaching and teaching through the art of storytelling. She is also the author of many books. 00:34:00Speak2bfreenostorytelling,storyteller,Diane de Las Casas,Performance art,writingToday we are interviewing Dianne de Las Casas who is an award winning storyteller. torytelling came naturally for Dianne. At nine years old, she often told shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/01/13/poetry-reviews-and-performance-novelsPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/01/13/poetry-reviews-and-performance-novels/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2011/01/13/poetry-reviews-and-performance-novelsThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTPoetry reviews and performance novelsToday we are interviewing Colin Post who is the editor of Cutbank, the literary magazine from the University of Montana. Colin was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. He received his BA in English Writing and Religious Studies at the University of Pittsburgh and is currently working towards his MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Montana. His past and current projects include the chapbook *Aleph in the Cellar* (Open Thread 2009) and the performative novel *Akhilleus *(located @ www.akhilleus.info). He currently serves as the Review Editor at CutBank Literary Magazine.00:25:00Speak2bfreenouniversity of montana,Cutbank,poetry reviews,spoken word poetry,writingToday we are interviewing Colin Post who is the editor of Cutbank, the literary magazine from the University of Montana. Colin was born and raised in Grand Rapihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/23/the-politics-in-poetryPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/23/the-politics-in-poetry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/23/the-politics-in-poetryThu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe politics in poetryToday we are interviewing Richard Newman - http://richardjnewman.com. Poet, trans la tor, essay ist and edu ca tor, Richard Jef frey New man is the author of The Silence Of Men (CavanKerry Press, 2006), a book of his own poems, as well as Selec tions from Saadi’s Gulis tan and Selec tions from Saadi’s Bus tan (Global Schol arly Pub li ca tions, 2004 & 2006 respec tively), trans la tions of two mas ter pieces of 13th cen tury Iran ian poetry. He also co-translated with Pro fes sor John Moyne all of the poetry in A Bird in the Gar den of Angels (Mazda Pub lish ers, 2008), a selec tion of work by Rumi, also from 13th cen tury Iran. Newman’s poems and essays have appeared in a wide range of jour nals, includ ing Salon?.com, The Amer i can Voice, Cir cum fer­ence, Prairie Schooner, Another Chicago Mag a zine, The Pedestal Mag a zine and Birm ing ham Poetry Review. His work has been anthol o gized in Access Lit er a­ture (Wadsworth Pub lish ers, 2005), and the title poem from The Silence Of Men has been trans lated into Dutch. In addi tion, he has com pleted a verse trans la tion of a book-length sec tion of Shah nameh, the Per sian national epic. Richard Jef frey New man served as Per sian Arts Festival’s first Lit er ary Arts Direc tor, and he con tin ues to co-curate the monthly Shab-e She’r (Night of Per sian Poetry) that Per sian Arts Fes ti val holds from Sep tem ber through June at the Bow ery Poetry Club. He cur rently sits on the advi sory boards of The Trans la tion Project and Jack son Heights Poetry Fes ti val, and is listed as a speaker with the New York Coun cil for the Human i ties. He is Asso ciate Pro fes sor of Eng lish at Nas sau Com mu nity Col lege in Gar den City, New York, where he coor di nates the Cre ative Writ ing Project. You can down load a full press kit here. To con tact Pro fes sor New man, please use the con tact form on this site.00:36:00Speak2bfreenoPoetry,Spoken word,slam poetry,writing,Richard NewmanToday we are interviewing Richard Newman - http://richardjnewman.com. Poet, trans la tor, essay ist and edu ca tor, Richard Jef frey New man is the author ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/16/book-reviews-and-prPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/16/book-reviews-and-pr/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/16/book-reviews-and-prThu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTBook reviews and PRWe are nearing xmas and ending our show for the year with an important question: are book reviews the equivalent of product testimonials? How important are book reviews? Why would you want your book reviewed? Today we are interviewing Colin Cox, editor in chief of the Midwest Book Review. Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review publishes the following monthly book publications specifically designed for community and academic librarians, booksellers, and the general reading public: The Bookwatch California Bookwatch Children's Bookwatch Internet Bookwatch Library Bookwatch MBR Bookwatch Reviewer's Bookwatch Small Press Bookwatch Wisconsin Bookwatch The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no financial donations from authors or publishers in exchange for our services, in order to avoid any conflict of interest issues. All of their services and resources are provided free of charge to writers, publishers, and the general public. 00:42:00Speak2bfreenobook reviews,writing,poetry,spoken word poetry,midwest book reviewWe are nearing xmas and ending our show for the year with an important question: are book reviews the equivalent of product testimonials? How important are bookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/09/poetry-entrepreneurship-and-work-life-balancePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/09/poetry-entrepreneurship-and-work-life-balance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/12/09/poetry-entrepreneurship-and-work-life-balanceThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTPoetry, entrepreneurship and work-life balanceToday we are interviewing Melinda Brown about being a poetpreneur and balancing life as she pursues her art, motherhood and starting a business. Melinda Y. Brown, 33, was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Melinda is a mother of 5, 2 girls and then, 3 boys. Melinda was around 10 years old when she discovered her natural talent and love of writing poetry. Melinda attended Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums, Pa, where she obtained her GED. With no college education, she sought other ways to hone her craft such as attending wordshops hosted by Mr. Nathaniel Gadsten and Ms. J Blair Brown. Melinda’s poetry is mainly focused on promoting happiness. Yinnix loves to come up with as many ‘Who Am I’ poem ideas as possible because it gives her the freedom to be any physical, mental or emotional being that she wishes to be and exercise one’s mind at the same time if she can. Melinda’s business is operated in a way in which the consumer can choose their poem, background color, mat and frame from a list of items currently available. Some completed pieces are available as well. Melinda works hands-on with a professional framer/ interior designer by the name of Regena Brooks who has knowledge and experience in all of the crafts in which the Yinnix Collectible line will offer. This ensures quality in terms of pricing, completed designs and materials. Today, Melinda is doing interviews, writing new material and taking steps to having her line carried in numerous businesses until opening her own store. She is also available to do readings for children’s programs upon request. Melinda and the Yinnix Collection will be available at EKS Enterprises, a beautiful collectibles store, located in the Harrisburg Mall and the Montgomery Mall by the end of December 2010. Melinda plans to grow, expand, touch lives across the country and start a legacy. Please join her on this journey by ‘saying it in lyric’ with a Yinnix Collectible.00:29:00Speak2bfreenopoetry,Spoken word,entrepreneurship,slam poetry,Melinda BrownToday we are interviewing Melinda Brown about being a poetpreneur and balancing life as she pursues her art, motherhood and starting a business. Melinda Y. Bhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/18/content-creation-and-earning-money-onlinePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/18/content-creation-and-earning-money-online/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/18/content-creation-and-earning-money-onlineThu, 18 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMTContent creation and earning money onlineCan you be entrepreneurial as a writer? Can you make more money writing than at a desk job? We think so. Today we are interviewing Thursday Bram an online content creator/ writer - thursdaybram.com. Thursday Bram started getting paid for putting one word after another writing resumes based off a template while still in high school. She has written for a few magazines. To quote Thursday: “One of the differences I’ve found between the way I do things and the way some other writers do things is that I put a big emphasis in creating sources of income not entirely dependent on my clients. Don’t get me wrong: I like my clients and there’s nothing like the thrill of seeing a byline in a new place. But one of my fundamental philosophies is that there is a ceiling on how much you can make by chasing after clients.” 00:32:00Speak2bfreenoWriting,online content creation,blogging,poetry,thursday bramCan you be entrepreneurial as a writer? Can you make more money writing than at a desk job? We think so. Today we are interviewing Thursday Bram an online conthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/11/literary-magazines-poetry-and-contemporary-literaturePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/11/literary-magazines-poetry-and-contemporary-literature/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/11/literary-magazines-poetry-and-contemporary-literatureThu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTLiterary magazines, poetry and contemporary literatureToday we are interviewing Michael Neff, the creator and producer of webdelsol.com Beginning in late 1994, WebdelSol.Com (WDS) undertook a mission to effectively utilize the Internet in the marketing and web-publishing of independent literary journals. WDS was the second organization to place a literary journal on the web--the first being Mississippi Review. Since that time, WDS has served content to millions of readers worldwide, and links lead to WDS content from over 40,000 other websites. While bringing the best in contemporary literature to the world via Internet, WDS worked closely with the ACLU and other plantiffs in 2000 and 2001 to successfully defeat Internet censorship laws instigated by Evangelicals and the conservative right in battleground states like Michigan and Arizona. Later, as WDS continued to grow, several journals and literary projects formed and grew with it, including but not limited to Del Sol Press, The Potomac Journal of Poetry and Politics, Del Sol Review, In Posse Review, Double Room, Perihelion, 5_Trope, and La Petite Zine. WDS has been featured or reviewed in everything from Chronicle of Higher Education to Poets and Writers to the New York Times. During the past five years, WDS has expanded in every way imaginable. WDS now offers its readership not only literary journals but metazines, blogs, video, music, culture sites, and cinema arts. In summary, Web del Sol is a collaboration on the part of scores of dedicated editors, writers, poets, artists, and staff whose job it is to acquire and frame the finest contemporary literary art and culture available in America, and abroad, and to array it in such a manner that it speaks for itself. 00:32:00Speak2bfreenowebdelsol,literary magazines,writing,poetry,copywritingToday we are interviewing Michael Neff, the creator and producer of webdelsol.com Beginning in late 1994, WebdelSol.Com (WDS) undertook a mission to effectivhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/03/poetry-super-highwaysPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/03/poetry-super-highways/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/11/03/poetry-super-highwaysWed, 03 Nov 2010 23:00:00 GMTPoetry Super HighwaysToday we will be interviewing Rick Lupert from Poetry Super Highways (http://poetrysuperhighway.com) who has just released a new poetry book, "We put things in our mouths" a new collection of humorous European poetry written in Amsterdam, Brussels, Brugge and Paris. 110 Pages of poetic travelogue. Rick Lupert has been involved in the Los Angeles poetry community since 1990. He served for two years as a co-director of the Valley Contemporary Poets, a twenty-five year old non-profit organization which produces a readings and publications out of the San Fernando Valley. His poetry has appeared in numerous magazines and literary journals, including The Los Angeles Times, Rattle, Chiron Review, Stirring, The Blue Jew Yorker, PoeticDiversity.org, Zuzu’s Petals, Caffeine Magazine, Blue Satellite and others. He edited A Poet’s Haggadah: Passover through the Eyes of Poets anthology and is the author of 12 books: Paris: It’s The Cheese, I Am My Own Orange County, Mowing Fargo, I’m a Jew. Are You?, Stolen Mummies, I’d Like to Bake Your Goods, A Man With No Teeth Serves Us Breakfast, We Put Things in Our Mouths (Ain’t Got No Press), Lizard King of the Laundromat, Brendan Constantine is My Kind of Town (Inevitable Press), Feeding Holy Cats and Up Liberty’s Skirt (Cassowary Press). He has hosted the long running Cobalt Café reading series in Canoga Park since 1994 and is regularly featured at venues throughout Southern California.00:44:00Speak2bfreenoPoetry,slam poetry,spoken poetry,writing,performance poetryToday we will be interviewing Rick Lupert from Poetry Super Highways (http://poetrysuperhighway.com) who has just released a new poetry book, "We put things inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/27/the-zen-approach-to-writingWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/27/the-zen-approach-to-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/27/the-zen-approach-to-writingWed, 27 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTThe Zen approach to writingToday we are interviewing Mary Jaksch, Chief Editor of Write to Done (http://writetodone.com) about the Zen approach to writing. Write to Done is a place where we can all grow as writers. It’s like a comfortable roadside inn on the writer’s path where we can find companionship, encouragement, and inspiration to become the brilliant writer hidden within! Mary has many years as Editor of Zen journal Bright Water. She is also the author of numerous published articles; her book Learn to Love has been translated into 5 languages. She is also a trained researcher (MA in Religious Studies) and has a blog Goodlife Zen which is fast becoming a popular destination for people interested in the area where personal growth meets spirituality. 00:34:00Speak2bfreenoWriting,Spoken word,Zen living,Positive thinking,Balanced livingToday we are interviewing Mary Jaksch, Chief Editor of Write to Done (http://writetodone.com) about the Zen approach to writing. Write to Done is a place wherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/20/the-art-of-storytellingPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/20/the-art-of-storytelling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/20/the-art-of-storytellingWed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTThe art of storytellingSo you want to be a storyteller but where do you begin? What techniques do you use? How do you get noticed in the industry? Today we will be interviewing Eric Wolf, founder of the the storytelling school: http://www.thestorytellingschool.com/ Eric Wolf is the creator of the Fairytales Forever story collection. A struggle between good and evil using traditional fables and fairy tales and set with modern themes, these stories touch on the most pressing issues of our modern day era. Eric is also a dyslexic storyteller.00:39:00Speak2bfreenostorytelling,storytellers,storytelling techniques,storyteller,spoken wordSo you want to be a storyteller but where do you begin? What techniques do you use? How do you get noticed in the industry? Today we will be interviewing Erichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/13/getting-your-poetry-publishedPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/13/getting-your-poetry-published/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/13/getting-your-poetry-publishedWed, 13 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMTGetting your poetry publishedToday we are interviewing publisher and poet, Reb Livingston. Reb Livingston is the author of God Damsel (No Tell Books, 2010), Your Favorite Ten Words (Coconut Books, 2007) and co-editor of The Bedside Guide to No Tell Motel anthology series. She’s also the editor of No Tell Motel and publisher of No Tell Books. She blogs at reblivingston.blogspot.com. No Tell Books, LLC is an independent press specializing in poetry. It was founded in 2006 by Reb Livingston, publisher and editor. All No Tell Books titles are printed by and available for purchase on Lulu, a print-on-demand service. Longer poetry collections and anthologies (48 pages or more) are also distributed through Ingram, listed in Books in Print and available through online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Powell's. They can also be ordered at most bookstores. 00:45:00Speak2bfreenoGetting published,poetry publishing,slam poetry,spoken word poetry,no tell booksToday we are interviewing publisher and poet, Reb Livingston. Reb Livingston is the author of God Damsel (No Tell Books, 2010), Your Favorite Ten Words (Coconuthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/06/developing-a-web-presence-as-a-slam-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/06/developing-a-web-presence-as-a-slam-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/10/06/developing-a-web-presence-as-a-slam-poetWed, 06 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMTDeveloping a web presence as a slam poet Today we are interviewing James Chartrand, Copywriter, Website Content Writer and Problogger at Men with Pens. Every full time and serious spoken word poet and/or slam poet should have a web presence and should also keep a blog. Blogging goes beyond just writing, it also involves keyword research, inbound links and outbound links. Men with Pens (http://menwithpens.ca/) helps companies and individuals develop a web presence. They are a one-stop shop, providing branding, design, copywriting and WordPress services all in one place. And help companies and individuals take their ideas from concept to reality without worrying about managing multiple service providers or searching for trustworthy, skilled professionals. We will be interviewing James about the services he offers and how spoken word poets can start building a network online through blogging. We will also be picking his brains on keyword research and link building (this is important for those of us that think we can do it alone without sharing the love). 00:46:00Speak2bfreenoweb design,keyword research,link bulding,spoken word poetry,slam poetryToday we are interviewing James Chartrand, Copywriter, Website Content Writer and Problogger at Men with Pens. Every full time and serious spoken word poet ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/29/writing-resources-and-the-art-of-creative-writingPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/29/writing-resources-and-the-art-of-creative-writing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/29/writing-resources-and-the-art-of-creative-writingWed, 29 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTWriting resources and the art of creative writingToday we will be interviewing professional writer and founder of tumblemoose.com, George Angus. Tumblemoose provides resources for writers. Asked to write a bio about himself George wrote the following: "Back in the early 90's I was fortunate enough to have some articles published in the trade journals of my chosen profession (Emergency Medical Services). I had no idea at that time how important this was. I had a couple of years of successful writing projects and then I got busy operating a paramedic school and I ignored my writing career. If I said we're going to fast forward 15 years then I would be skipping over an entire chunk of my life. It's probably good enough to say that writing was always a tickle in the back of my brain, but I had the unwieldy combination of not knowing how to start laced with a bit of fear. Fear of what, I'm not sure. Success, failure, being laughed at, the unknown, who knows. Most likely all of the above. So, two years ago I started taking hesitant writing steps and over the past few months those steps have turned into leaps. I've been writing web content for a number of sites, I've gotten about 50 pages done on my novel, researched and obtained several freelance writing projects and opened my storefront on the World Wide Web. I've managed to publish several e-Books at Smashwords.com. These are primarily Flash Fiction and they're a lot of fun. I have an ebook on writing over at Amazon.com and I had an article published in Alaska Magazine last year. I have a novel in the works as well as a couple of Children's Books. I live in Palmer Alaska with my wonderful seven year-old daughter Maddy." 00:43:00Speak2bfreenoprofessional writers,tumblemoose,slam poetry,spoken word poetry,resources for writersToday we will be interviewing professional writer and founder of tumblemoose.com, George Angus. Tumblemoose provides resources for writers. Asked to write ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/22/writers-and-managing-writers-festivalsPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/22/writers-and-managing-writers-festivals/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/22/writers-and-managing-writers-festivalsWed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTWriters and managing writers festivalsIt is hard enough to be a writer but to run a writing festival is something else. Today we will be interviewing Karl Elder, the organizer of Great Lakes Writers Festival (http://greatlakeswritersfestival.org/) which takes place on Nov 4 and 5, 2010. The Great Lakes Writers Festival is free and open to the public. The annual event, hosted by Karl Elder, Lakeland’s Fessler Professor of Creative Writing, provides seasoned and emerging writers the opportunity to talk with peers, to discuss their work, and to learn from the pros in workshops. Each year highly esteemed writers join the Lakeland community for conversations about their art and craft. In the past, we have been proud to have, among other outstanding featured writers, Mark Strand and Billy Collins, both of whom have served as Poet Laureate of the United States. Karl Elder is Lakeland College's Fessler Professor of Creative Writing and Poet in Residence and serves as coordinator of the Great Lakes Writers Festival held annually at Lakeland, a liberal arts college near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and as facilitator of the Mead Public Library Poetry Circle in Sheboygan itself. Among his honors are a Pushcart Prize; the Chad Walsh, Lorine Niedecker, and Lucien Stryk Awards; and two appearances in The Best American Poetry. His most recent collections are Gilgamesh at the Bellagio from The National Poetry Review Award Book Series and The Houdini Monologues, appearing as a chapbook and accompanying CD from Word of Mouth Books, the imprint of his magazine, Seems. Several of his poems, including audio recordings, may be accessed at the Beloit Poetry Journal and qarrtsiluni websites. 00:44:00Speak2bfreenokarl elder,great lakes poetry festival,writers festivals,slam poetry,spoken word poetryIt is hard enough to be a writer but to run a writing festival is something else. Today we will be interviewing Karl Elder, the organizer of Great Lakes Wrihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/20/canadian-festrival-of-spoken-word-speak-up-ottawa-Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/20/canadian-festrival-of-spoken-word-speak-up-ottawa-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/20/canadian-festrival-of-spoken-word-speak-up-ottawa-Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTThe Canadian Festival of Spoken Word: Speak UP Ottawa!Today's show is a break from our usual Wednesday schedule. We are going to be talking to the slam poets that are involved in The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. We are interviewing Jessica Ruano, Nathanael Larochette and Greg Frankson. *The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word* is the countr's pre-eminent literary festival focused on spoken word and slam poetry. CFSW 2010 Ottawa is the seventh annual edition of the festival and its first return visit to the place where it all began. CFSW took place in Vancouver in 2005, Toronto in 2006, Halifax in 2007, Calgary in 2008 and Victoria in 2009. Since the inaugural festival (then called the Canadian Spoken Wordlympics) was held in Ottawa in 2004, CFSW has grown in both stature and participation to include representatives from 15 communities on a record 18 teams (including one Wild Card Team) in the national slam championships. Nathanaël Larochette - CFSW 2010 Ottawa Festival Director Nathanaël is Director of the Capital Poetry Collective, producers of Capital Slam, and was a member of the 2007 and 2008 Ottawa Slam Teams. He performed at the Governor General Literary Awards in 2007, has opened for artists as diverse as Shane Koyczan and Raffi, and won the Ottawa CBC Poetry Face-Off in 2008. He works for an outreach program with Ottawa Public Health and has done much to spread spoken word among the city’s youth. Greg Frankson - Media & Communications Director Greg is co-founder of the Capital Poetry Collective/Capital Slam and the Past National Director of Spoken Word Canada. He has travelled across North America and overseas as an arts educator, performer, speaker and creative services consultant focused on youth issues, anti-discrimination and mental health. Currently Slammaster for Bill Brown’s 1-2-3 Slam, Greg is the only member of the CFSW 2010 Ottawa FOC to have been a member of the 2004 Wordlympics Festival Organizing Committee. 00:43:00Speak2bfreenocanadian festival of spoken word,speak up ottawa,canadian slam poetry,national slam championships,Jessica RuanoToday's show is a break from our usual Wednesday schedule. We are going to be talking to the slam poets that are involved in The Canadian Festival of Spoken Worhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/08/speak2bfree-launches-online-video-and-audio-performance-poetry-contestPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/08/speak2bfree-launches-online-video-and-audio-performance-poetry-contest/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/08/speak2bfree-launches-online-video-and-audio-performance-poetry-contestWed, 08 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTSpeak2BFree Launches Online Video and Audio Performance Poetry Contest Slam competition includes $500 and $300 prizes for top vote-getters Speak 2B Free, a social networking site for spoken word poets, has announced its upcoming Video and Audio Performance Poetry Contest. Anyone is welcome to participate or vote on favorite performances after registering at Speak2bFree.com. Both contests start on September 13, and there is no entrance fee for any entry submitted by September 30. From October 1, 2010 until the end of the contest on October 31, 2010, the fee will be $5 for all video submissions and $3 for MP3 (audio) submissions. Participants may enter as many times as they would like, and the winner of each contest is the top vote-getter as of 12 am on November 15, 2010. The winner of the video category will receive $500, and the winner of the audio category will receive $300. 00:30:00Speak2bfreenospoken word poetry,slam poetry,performance poetry,slam poetry contest,def poetrySlam competition includes $500 and $300 prizes for top vote-getters Speak 2B Free, a social networking site for spoken word poets, has announced its upcominghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/01/the-art-of-public-speaking-and-spoken-wordPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/01/the-art-of-public-speaking-and-spoken-word/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/09/01/the-art-of-public-speaking-and-spoken-wordWed, 01 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMTThe art of public speaking and spoken wordOn today's show we will be interviewing Reuben Jackson, former archivist of the Duke Ellington collection at the Smithsonian institute. His poems have been published in 21 anthologies, journals such as Chelsea, Gargoyle, Callaloo and The Indiana Review, and a volume of verse entitled fingering the keys, which won the 1992 Columbia Book Award. He now teaches writing and poetry to middle school children in Washington DC and we are going to talk to him about the art of performing poetry...why do some people capture an audience and why do some fail? 00:44:00Speak2bfreenoReuben Jackson,public speaking,performance poetry,slam poetry,jazz musicOn today's show we will be interviewing Reuben Jackson, former archivist of the Duke Ellington collection at the Smithsonian institute. His poems have been publhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/07/20/using-spoken-word-poetry-to-promote-a-causePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/07/20/using-spoken-word-poetry-to-promote-a-cause/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/07/20/using-spoken-word-poetry-to-promote-a-causeTue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:00 GMTUsing spoken word poetry to promote a causeA few week's ago we interviewed the founder of Books of Hope. This week we are interviewing a poet and Musician: Pete Shungu (Afro DZ ak) http://www.myspace.com/afrodzak. About an event he is having to raise funds at East meets West,a bookstore located midway between Harvard Square and Central Square on Mass Ave in Cambridge. This event is ALL AGES! A $3 donation is requested at the door to support the bookstore. The event will benefit Casa San Jose orphanage in Colima, Mexico, where he and his fiance will be volunteering this coming year. 00:30:00Speak2bfreenovolunteer work,spoken word poetry,pete shungu,slam poetry,jazz musicA few week's ago we interviewed the founder of Books of Hope. This week we are interviewing a poet and Musician: Pete Shungu (Afro DZ ak) http://www.myspace.comhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/29/books-of-hopePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/29/books-of-hope/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/29/books-of-hopeTue, 29 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTBooks of HopeBooks of Hope (BOH) is a literacy empowerment program that brings creative writing workshops to at-risk urban and immigrant youth in the communities where they live. Founded in 1999 by author and educator Anikah Nailah in collaboration with the Mystic Learning Center and the Somerville Arts Council, Books of Hope (BOH) has published 125 books written by youth ages 13 to 23, containing poetry, short fiction, essays, plays, memoir, and hip-hop lit. Youth are trained in four key areas: writing, publishing, performance, and entrepreneurship, and guided by professional writers and educators to write books. http://www.booksofhope-ma.org/about.html Speak 2B Free will be interviewing the founder and Current Director of Books of Hope: Anika Nailah and Soul Brown01:30:00Speak2bfreenoBooks of Hope,entrepreneurship,Spoken word poetry,hip hop,self publishingBooks of Hope (BOH) is a literacy empowerment program that brings creative writing workshops to at-risk urban and immigrant youth in the communities where theyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/22/services-every-self-publisher-should-considerPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/22/services-every-self-publisher-should-consider/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/22/services-every-self-publisher-should-considerTue, 22 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTServices every self publisher should considerThis is a continuation from last week's show. We will be interviewing Titilayo Ngwenya, the founder of Blue Pantry Publishers (http://www.bluepantrypublishers.com). Blue Pantry Publishers offers individualized services for self publishers - such as Book Design Cover Design, Manuscript Editing, Research/Fact Checking We will be finding out why such services are important is you want to be successful in selling and promoting your books.00:49:00Speak2bfreenoBlue pantry publishers,Book Design,cover design,manuscript editing,self publishingThis is a continuation from last week's show. We will be interviewing Titilayo Ngwenya, the founder of Blue Pantry Publishers (http://www.bluepantrypublishers.chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/15/hip-hop-meets-spoken-wordEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/15/hip-hop-meets-spoken-word/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/15/hip-hop-meets-spoken-wordTue, 15 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTHip hop meets spoken word poetry and fem MCsSpeak 2B Free is interviewing Kaklyanna Champlain and Reza Clifton, the founders of Isis Storm. Isis Storm© is an endeavor started by Reza Clifton and Kalyana Champlain to bring attention to local women artists who deserve to have their voices heard while also educating the community on media literacy and current issues to further the development of women. They do so through on line media (www.isisstorm.com). The mission of ISIS STORM is to bring forth those voices that are being neglected; to be a vehicle to the generations of women who are fed up with seeing and accepting someone else’s definitions of who they are; and to give attention to the generations of women who are awakening to the realization that they are more than what [their generation] sees. It is the goal of Isis Storm to bring the voices to the table that have long since been ignored, both ethnically and in gender. If you are down for supporting this cause visit the website at www.isisstorm.com. If you are a sister who is interested in getting involved and either beginning your own Isis Storm endeavor where you are or joining the Rhode Island Chapter you can contact Kaly or Reza by emailing : beginthestorm@gmail.com.01:31:00Speak2bfreenohip hop,public relations,recording artists,Storytellers,spoken word poetsSpeak 2B Free is interviewing Kaklyanna Champlain and Reza Clifton, the founders of Isis Storm. Isis Storm© is an endeavor started by Reza Clifton and Kalyahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/08/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/08/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/08/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersTue, 08 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTSpeak 2B Free open mic showSpeak 2B Free is having an open mic show. Please feel free to call in and share your poetry at 6 pm EST00:45:00Speak2bfreenoBooking a venue,public relations,Negotiating,Storytellers,poetsSpeak 2B Free is having an open mic show. Please feel free to call in and share your poetry at 6 pm ESThttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/01/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/01/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/06/01/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersTue, 01 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMTHow to make a living as a poet or storytellerHow do you make a living as a poet or storyteller? That is the question we will be exploring today as we interview our guest, Jade Sylvan, www.jadesylvan.com. Jade is a young slam and spoken word poet who makes a living as a poet and she will be coming on the show to share some of her insights on how poets can make money in innovative and creative ways.01:30:00Speak2bfreenosocial media marketing,making money as a poet,slam poetry,spoken word poetry,poetsHow do you make a living as a poet or storyteller? That is the question we will be exploring today as we interview our guest, Jade Sylvan, www.jadesylvan.com.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/25/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/25/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/25/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersTue, 25 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTHow poets and storytellers can use paid advertising onlineToday we will be exploring how poets and storytellers can use social media marketing to market and promote themselves and their work using paid advertising online. We will be interviewing Cory Huff the founder of http://www.theabundantartist.com/. Cory's company works with artists to promote and market themselves to their customers online using paid advertising on google and facebook.01:30:00Speak2bfreenosocial media marketing,public relations,branding services,Storytellers,poetsToday we will be exploring how poets and storytellers can use social media marketing to market and promote themselves and their work using paid advertising onlihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/18/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/18/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/18/social-media-marketing-for-poets-and-storytellersTue, 18 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTSocial media marketing for poets and storytellers Today we will be exploring how poets and storytellers can use social media marketing to market and promote themselves and their work. We will be interviewing Laura Petrolino the founder of http://flyingpigcommunications.com/ a company that provides public relations and communications services for small businesses, start-ups and non-profits. Some of Laura's clients have been in the artistic space and she believes that this market is really under served so it will be really interesting talking to her.01:30:00Speak2bfreenosocial media marketing,public relations,branding services,Storytellers,poetsToday we will be exploring how poets and storytellers can use social media marketing to market and promote themselves and their work. We will be interviewing Lahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/11/speak-2b-free-intro-showPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/11/speak-2b-free-intro-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/speak2bfree/2010/05/11/speak-2b-free-intro-showTue, 11 May 2010 22:00:00 GMTSpeak 2B Free intro showSpeak 2B Free intro show01:00:00Speak2bfreenopoetry,storytelling,poems,publishing,copyrightingSpeak 2B Free intro show