Life as a Poet

Life as Poet Interview Questions

Directions: Answer each question truthfully, thoroughly, and honestly.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

City & State *

Insert your most recent/popular poem *

Insert a short 3rd person author bio *

When did you first realize your attraction to poetry? *

Tell us about the very first poem you have ever written *

Do you have a favorite poet? If so, who is he/she? *

When you’re writing poetry, do you think in terms of genre? *

Some people say writing poetry is like writing a rap or love song. Do you agree? Why/why not? *

Are there certain styles/techniques/rules of poetry you adhere to in your writing? Tell us about your writing style. *

What poetry books have you written? *

Have you performed any of your poetry pieces on stage? If so, please share your experience(s) with us. *

Insert a video clip of your performance(s). *

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of love? *

Are you currently dating someone, married, or single? *

Do you think success is a matter of chance or a matter of choice? *

Inspiration for a new poem can come from the strangest places. What inspired you to write your most recent poem? *

If you could go back and “right” any past wrong in your life, which one would it be and why? *

When you’re not writing, what are you doing? *

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes of a poet’s life, fill us in on what one typical day for you is like. *

If you could create the “perfect day,” what would it be like? *

What do you do on the weekends? *

Do you hang out or go to clubs? *

If you could visit any other country in the world and take one other person with you, where would you go and who would you take? *

Tell us about one challenge in life that you had to overcome. What was the challenge and how did you get through it? *

Before you leave, tell us one thing about yourself that we may not know. *

Do you host contests or giveaways? *

Any upcoming events that we should know about? *

What’s your website? *

Facebook? *

Twitter? *

Youtube Channel? *

Insert clear, recent author photo *

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Would you like to donate one dollar or one children’s book to help support at risk children and teens living in the Atlanta area? *

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