The Microeconomics of Poetry December 13, 2011: The numbers* are in. Ever wondered how much Billy Collins made off his book this year? Ever wonder what Will Hubbard does on the side? Wonder no more, thanks to New York magazine: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED DOESN’T PAY FOR GROCERIES Second job of noted poets. Will Hubbard Credentials: Wrote Cursivism, published by Ugly Duckling [...] by Harriet Staff

Different Styles: Solid Objects in The Brooklyn Rail December 13, 2011: Poet and translator Lisa Lubasch and writer and Fence poetry editor Max Winter have been interviewed in the current issue of The Brooklyn Rail about their newborn press, Solid Objects. So far so good: "Their trio of debut offerings includes Jim Shepard’s 56-page novella Master of Miniatures, Mac Wellman’s drama, Left Glove, of equal page [...] by Harriet Staff

The science of poetry and vice versa December 12, 2011: Ruth Padel considers the science of poetry and the poetry of science in The Guardian, arguing against the idea that poetry is all about feeling and science is all about knowing, and never the twain shall meet. "I think this over-romanticises both poetry and science," she writes, "which have got on fine for two millennia and today are enriching [...] by Harriet Staff

Historic Childhood Home of Carl Sandburg in Jeopardy December 12, 2011: If you're in western Illinois, get your visit to Carl Sandburg's childhood home in while you can -- sadly, the Chicago Tribune is reporting that it might be impossible in the future, due to lack of funding: The Carl Sandburg Historic Site in Galesburg -- which was already closed once because of state budget problems -- won't be open most of [...] by Harriet Staff

Rita Dove in conversation with Jericho Brown December 12, 2011: The Best American Poetry blog has posted a long conversation between Jericho Brown and Rita Dove. Dove recently compiled and edited The Penguin Anthology of 20th Century American Poetry, a collection which has stirred some controversy. Their conversation sprawls in many directions, touching on mentorship, Ohio's literary culture, the [...] by Harriet Staff

Coldfront knows what to get poetry-lovers for xmas December 12, 2011: And their list has everything from journal subscriptions to press subscriptions to individual books and more! Happy shopping! by Harriet Staff

“Wearing Lorca’s Bowtie” adapts a poet’s words for the stage December 12, 2011: A new play at the Duke on 42nd Street uses Federico Garcia Lorca's poetry -- and the tale of his 1929 arrival in New York -- to evoke the lonely experience of artists in the city. Inspired by Lorca's "A Poet in New York," the production brings together Spanish and American artists to create an impressionistic portrait that blends poetry, [...] by Harriet Staff

How to make money in the arts December 12, 2011: Who says writers can't make the big bucks? Thanks to this tip from GalleyCat, we can now tell you to get off your butt, open a Fiverr account, and start charging five bucks for any number of writing services. This person will write you a Shakespearean Sonnet for five bucks, for instance. Here's the Fiverr Writing Section. Go for it! by Harriet Staff

Nine-Year-Old Publishes Book of Poems December 12, 2011: This article in the Lansing State Journal tells of the fortuitously last-named Olivia Whitman, who just published her first book of poems, You Make My Face Smile, which "details her struggle after undergoing surgery to remove an aggressive brain tumor": Olivia was diagnosed with pineoblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor, in April [...] by Harriet Staff

The Week We Made a List December 9, 2011: Still stumped about what to get that poetry buff on your holiday shopping list? Behold, Harriet’s handy clip ‘n’ save 2011 gift guide! A recently minted collection of poetry. Duh. A few big-shots recommend some gems in Seawall. Jack Keroauc Soap. For the Beat Generation throwback in your life who still smells like the [...] by Harriet Staff