Danny Peart: You Should Write a Poem
Danny Peart shares tools and resources for writing during a 2022 workshop (Metta Rose Photography)
Danny Peart, a poet and writer, hosted a workshop on self-publishing your own book of fiction or poetry. He shared his experiences and insights on writing and publishing poems, and encouraged participants to participate in the creation of their own poetry. Peart emphasized the importance of having a support team, such as a first-reader, and using tools like Moleskine journals and laptops to keep track of ideas and research.
Moleskine is part of my legacy.
During the workshop, Peart also discussed the importance of promotion and marketing in self-publishing, highlighting the role of social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram in promoting one's work. He also emphasized the importance of having a website to showcase one's work and make it accessible to potential readers.
Peart also touched on the importance of specificity in poetry, noting that it helps to paint a clearer picture for readers. He encouraged writers to think about their target audience and who would be willing to pay for their work.
Overall, the workshop provided valuable insights and strategies for writers looking to self-publish their own book of fiction or poetry. Peart's emphasis on the importance of having a support team, using tools like Moleskine journals and laptops, and promoting one's work through social media and a personal website offer valuable guidance for anyone looking to self-publish their work.
Danny Peart was born in Port Dalhousie, Ontario and currently resides in Vancouver, B.C. He is supported by his wife, Janette Lindley, two sons, Max and Nick, and a Yellow Lab, Mila. He has worked as a Bartender, a Personal Trainer, and the Parts Manager for a farm equipment dealer in Ontario. He has published 4 books: Ruined by Love (poems), Stark Naked in a Laundromat (stories & poems), Another Mountain to Climb (poems), Not Quite So Handsome (poems). He is most comfortable reading and writing in a quiet café. (daily) Though he seeks the mountains often for hiking, skiing and snowshoeing.
