Virtual Poetry Reading with pspoets
After running so many successful poetry readings in the past 5 years, the same problem we always run into is that we can’t include more poets from around the world.
For so many writers and artists, the dream of being in Los Angeles and participating in a poetry reading is too far-fetched. However, our team is dedicated to creating a community of inclusion, and since we have so much technology at our fingertips, we’eve decided to try something new.
At a date and time to be decided, pspoets will be launching its first Virtual Poetry Reading. Now, the executing this efficiently involves some work, and this article outlines what you need to know to get involved.
Here’s the gist of what needs to happen:
Follow Us on Instagram (@pspoets) to Sign Up
We want these virtual readings to be impromptu and fun, which means it’s important for you to follow us on Instagram to get all the latest updates about when the virtual reading will take place.
Essentially, we will post on our timeline and stories that a virtual reading will be happening at a certain time on that day. Immediately, you need to like the post, tag a friend, and then record yourself reading your poem in your own IG stories. Make sure to tag @pspoets and use #pspoets in the story so that our team sees the video.
The first 25 videos that we receive will be re-shared on our IG stories to make up the virtual lineup for the reading.
For extra brownie points, be sure to visit pspoets.com and subscribe to our newsletter for additional updates and notices about our community!
Rules to Follow for Your Poetry Submissions
So, once you follow the other parameters and get ready to record yourself, be sure to follow a few simple rules:
Your poem must be less than 1 minute in length
Please make sure your audio and video are clean (at least 720p and speaking is audible)
We will accept poems in other languages, though we will not provide any captioning (unless you do)
Make sure your subject matter is appropriate and not too vulgar or graphic
Record yourself in an appropriate environment and attire (no nudity or questionable locations)
Remember to tag @pspoets and use #pspoets in the video and post it to your own story!
If you fall within the first 25 submissions, your video will get re-shared on our IG stories!
Please know that not all submissions are accepted and only the first 25 will be featured for each reading
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for the First Virtual Poetry Reading!
More than anything, we want people to have fun and know that they have a safe space to share their work and express themselves.
That being said, keep your eyes peeled for the first virtual poetry reading from our team at pspoets! We’re so excited to be able to offer a new way for our followers to involved, and more importantly, we hope that all of you will support the endeavor to foster a world of creativity and acceptance.
At any moment, we may post a notice on our IG account of when we’re accepting submissions! Be sure to follow our account (@pspoets) or feel free to connect with us on Twitter (@pspoetsLA) or on Facebook (@pspoets).
For more information or if anything is unclear about the directions, feel free to email us at pspoets@gmail.com or posting a comment below.