Paper Knives showcases poets from the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and the southern Lake Michigan region of the mid(we)st as they share their poems, reflect on their writing careers, and offer insights on publishing, performing and promoting their poetry. A project of The Poetry Movement, these conversations with authors from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan build Chiwaukee literary infrastructure where poetry and place meet in our shared poetic community. Learn more about The Poetry Movement's public poetry contests, access Paper Knives' pipelines to publication, and connect with our regional poetry database at thepoetrymovement.org
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
36%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchPaper Knives showcases poets from the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor and the southern Lake Michigan region of the mid(we)st as they share their poems, reflect on their writing careers, and offer insights on publishing, performing and promoting their poetry.
Recent episodes include "Writing is the Priority: Shontay Luna on Balancing Writing with Performance and Pursuing Publication" (22 October 2026, 60 minutes), "Saving Lives one Stage at a Time: Tips from Award-Winning Poet Craig "I'nspiration" Larson" (15 October 2026, 77 minutes), and "Canons, Libraries & Poetry Bombs: Tara Betts on Craft, Publishing, Pedagogy & Voice" (8 October 2026, 71 minutes).
Paper Knives publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes.
Booking probability for Paper Knives is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Paper Knives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Paper Knives's contact route on record: public web form.
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<p>Unlock the secrets to a prolific writing life with Chicago-based poet Shontay Luna. In this episode, we tackle the "100 rejections per year" strategy, exploring how reframing failure can actually accelerate your path...
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<p>Can poetry save lives? In this episode, we explore how spoken word transforms personal pain into powerful public performance, offering a roadmap for anyone looking to turn their internal struggles into artistic...
<p>What does it truly mean to sustain a literary life in 2026? Join us for a conversation with award-winning author Tara Betts as she breaks down the realities of building a writing life beyond traditional academic...
<p>Bridging the gap between personal trauma and the written page can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Racine-based poet Debra Hall shares her regimented writing routine, as well as how she's processed trauma. She is...
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<p>This conversation with former Madison Poet Laureate Angie Trudell Vasquez explores the unique creative landscape of the Midwest. Considering the power of land stewardship in eco-poetics, this episode uncovers how...
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