In this episode, Chase and Sergio break down the writing workshop process with pspoets and encourage other poets to get involved! Sharing your work as a writer is crucial to honing your craft and making sure that your words resonate with others. Not only that, but it's also important to submit your work for publication because why else are you writing poems in the first place? Joining a workshop can open up doors for your creativity and artistic success, so don't hesitate! Get involved now.  You can learn more about pspoets at pspoets.com or follow us on IG: @pspoets --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Dharma Bumz

Writing Workshops with Pspoets

In this episode, Chase and Sergio discuss finding your inner persona as a writer.  Chase has been taking a Masterclass with the renowned poet Billy Collins, and in doing so, it's helped him discover more things about himself as a writer, as an individual, and it's inspired his writing voice; something that all writers must find in order to create a unique reading experience for others.  Chase and Sergio run through some of theses discoveries, and hopefully, you can start to ask yourself some of the same questions to help you find your own style as a writer.  Don't forget to follow pspoets on IG: @pspoets and visit us online at pspoets.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Finding Your Inner Persona

In this episode, Co-founders Chase and Sergio talk about the formula behind writing screenplays.  Much like theatrical plays, the structure of a screenplay can be broken up into three acts. However, within those acts, the screenwriter must take into consideration the visual aspect of the camera; creating a cinematic experience that also helps tell the story and drive the objective of characters.  If you're an aspiring screenwriter looking to write your first project, or if you're looking for some insightful reads on how to learn more about screenwriting, this episode has some useful information for you! Don't forget to follow us on IG: @pspoets or visit our website, pspoets.com, to get involved! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Screenplays

In this episode, Chase and Sergio discuss the importance of mental health, especially during the pandemic.  Right now, so many people may be feeling uneasy about being stuck at home, dealing with remote work, spending too much time alone, or experiencing pressure from family or friends. Regardless of what the challenges may be, maintaining your health is vital to staying creative and most of all, finding success as an artist.  Sergio takes the time to go in-depth about what he describes as your mental "tool belt." As a working clinician, Sergio has some incredible insights that listeners can use to find peace during these difficult times; so be sure to pay close attention and discover what works best for you!  At pspoets, we're always here to listen and support the work and thoughts of writers around the world. To connect with us on Instagram, follow @pspoets or visit pspoets.com to send us your work! Thanks again for listening and take care of yourselves! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Protecting Your Mental Health

Chase and Sergio are back again for another podcast episode about poetic forms and what you can do to improve your knowledge of poetry.  More often than not, writers just sit down and regurgitate ideas onto the page. However, if you can learn about the historic forms of poetry and know how to write different versions; sonnets, villanelles, prose poems, stanzas, ballads, etc.; you then learn how to adapt your poetic sensibilities into a well-tuned craft, rather than a hobby or daily journal entry.  Great poetry requires patience and dedication to writing, and pspoets is here to offer some insight about what you can do to enlighten your skills with intention and purpose.  That said, you can also learn more about pspoets at pspoets.com or follow us on IG: @pspoets Thanks again for listening!  -pspoets --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Learning About Poetic Forms

What's up Poets! In this episode, Chase and Sergio break down a few points about the upcoming Earth E-Book being launched this month on pspoets.com.  We know that so many writers have been waiting anxiously for a response on their submissions, but with so many people being stuck at home, we wanted to keep extending the deadline to give writers something to do! However, we're finally at the end of the process and we're so excited to share a few insights about what submissions we'eve seen and why we think this book is an important one to keep people connected. Plus, our founders also share some insights about other books pspoets has published and what those experiences have been like over the years.  We hope you enjoy the episode, and most of all, don't forget to follow pspoets on Instagram: @pspoets and be sure to visit our website and subscribe with your email for more updates! -pspoets --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Our Earth E-Book and Other Books We've Published

This week, our Co-Founders, Chase Maser and Sergio Cacciotti, conference call in to discuss a recent trip that Chase took to the Mid-west to film a documentary about COVID-19 and women of color on the frontlines of health care.  PSPOETS is all about the arts, but given the widespread nature of this topic, we feel it's important to have these conversations and to inform our followers about the reality of what's going on around the country. To put it simply, people are getting sick from COVID-19 and people are dying. The rumors and confusion about COVID-19 being a hoax could not be further from the truth. In this episode, you can hear first-hand from Chase's experience with these health care professionals; their stories about patients and loved ones who have passed away, and hopefully, you'll be able to have a better understanding of the virus and what you can do to stay safe.  Be sure to follow @pspoets on Instagram, and don't forget to check out our website: pspoets.com to learn more.  Also, here is a link to Sergio's latest blog post about creative writing: https://www.pspoets.com/blog/2020/6/23/intro-to-creative-writing-with-sergio-cacciotti -PSPOETS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

COVID-19: A Discussion with PSPOETS

In this episode, our co-founders Sergio and Chase sit down to discuss Sergio's latest blog post on the site: An American Teenager in East Berlin: April, 1989 Sergio shares an insightful account of his time traveling in war-torn Germany as a young man, and through his experiences, he sees a lot of similarities in the U.S. that serve as a warning for what changes need to happen in our own country. In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, PSPOETS is a huge advocate for the protests happening around the world and believes that what's happening is a tremendous leap forward toward meaningful change.  PSPOETS encourages everyone to get involved with their communities. Use poetry and art to express yourself and join in on the conversation. Art is a powerful tool that can inspire others, and if you're having a hard time finding ways to join the momentum, you can always turn to writing to share your heart with the world.  To watch the full video of this podcast, check out PSPOETS on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-oHa_L3nTPcklTDfRlz89A?view_as=subscriber Also, be sure to follow PSPOETS on Instagram: @pspoets and subscribe to our website at pspoets.com  Thank you all so much for listening, and be sure to tune in next week for another episode! For more resources on the Black Lives Matter movement and to get involved, visit BlackLivesMatter.com -PSPOETS --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

PSPOETS Relaunch: Berlin Wall and America 2020

Chase and Sergio discuss the challenges they face with poetry readings and what poets can do to ensure they have the best set possible.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Poetry Readings and What to Do

Chase and Sergio discuss their favorite novels, why they make such an impact, and how reading can change your life.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Novels

Cofounders Chase and Sergio discuss the hustle it takes to shop your book around local shops and reserve Amazon Publishing as a last resort. If you're a writer with a book in the works, listen to this podcast and consider your options before choosing a commonplace platform.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

Book Hustle

Cofounders Chase Maser and Sergio Cacciotti sit down to discuss how PSPOETS came to be in Los Angeles, what the community is all about, and what they hope to accomplish in the future.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support

The Genesis

A weekly podcast hosted by PSPOETS where we discuss creative writing, art, music, theater; anything that explores the nature of art and the lifestyle it creates. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pspoets/support