What's it Like Being a Poet Today?

What's it Like Being a Poet Today?

17:23 Apr 6, 2025
About this episode
In this episode of Time We Discuss, we meet author and poet, Samantha Mineroff.Ever wondered what a day in the life of a poet looks like? Join me as I take you on a journey with Samantha's routine, filled with creativity, inspiration, and a dash of humor. From morning musings to late-night writing sessions, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a poet. Get ready for a peek into my world, where words are Samantha's passion and writing is her life.After viewing this segment, you should have a general idea of a career as a writer and poet and see whether or not you have what it takes to be either of these.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:49 - Inspiration for writing poetry; getting started in the moment.2:03 - Tools, apps, platforms for poets.2:46 - Getting published as a poet.3:31 - Promoting yourself as a poet.4:30 - Collaborating with other professionals.5:46 - Education path for aspiring poets.6:58 - Finding your voice as a poet and writer.8:02 - Process of getting poetry published.9:51 - Identifying as a poet.11:32 - Opportunities for poets.13:18 - Talent has the floor.14:48 - Out of the box promotion and ideas.15:15 - Themes from post-it note submissions.17:06 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Samantha MineroffDear Daughter (Book)Perspectives from Poison (Book)Also Mentioned in This Episode:HypnotistSelf-Published AuthorBecome a Standup Comedian=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts:
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