The Poetry Vessel Podcast

#037 - Why You NEED a Great Poetry Mentor

The Poetry Vessel Podcast

Show Notes

What separates a good writer from a great one?⭐ ONLINE POETRY AS TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP OPEN NOW ⬇️https://shorturl.at/0CxZOIn this episode of The Poetry Vessel, we explore the creative writing lessons hidden inside the world's most powerful literary mentorships — from Ezra Pound shaping T.S. Eliot to Nathan's own poetry writing mentor using haiku to teach the economy of language and the art of imagery.Whether you're searching for writing advice, trying to find the right creative guide, or looking to develop a poetic voice that's entirely your own — this conversation offers actionable writing tips for every stage of the journey.👉 JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup🙏 SUPPORT US ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel📜 SUBMIT YOUR POETRY:https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit🧠 HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN COURSE (LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT):https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrainEVERYTHING ELSE: 📚 Recommended Reading: https://shorturl.at/SOYRP👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall📸 Nathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanhassallpoetry/🌀 The Poetry Vessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoetryvessel📧 Business inquiries: [email protected]🎥Our Film Gear: https://shorturl.at/j9MTW🙏 How to Support TPV: https://thepoetryvessel.com/donate/🕰️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Literary Mentors Who Changed Everything: Moore to Ezra Pound01:12 Why Every Writer Needs a Poetry Mentor01:58 How I Found a Poetry Mentor Online (My Story)07:03 5 Qualities of a Great Poetry Mentor11:54 How to Be a Coachable Student (Overcoming Creative Ego)13:51 Ocean Vuong on Protecting a Poet's Early Voice18:27 Mentor or Peer Feedback? How to Choose the Right One21:16 How to Find the Right Writing Mentor for Your Career24:16 Building Your Poetic Voice Without Relying on a Mentor26:40 What Haiku Taught Me About Mastering Imagery31:00 The Breakthrough Moment: Watching a Poet Transform32:21 Join Our Poetry Workshops & Creative Writing CommunityPODCAST DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast.FTC DISCLAIMER:Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!

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