Derek talks about how to process failure & three methods for RETHINKING what failure can mean!

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Derek Berry discusses what it means to develop creative habits & looks closely at the lifestyles of some of their favorite creative writers.

Matthew Foley, special guest & CYV founder, gives a master class in how to take of not only the mind, but also the body and soul as creative resources.

In the second part of a four part series on goal-setting, Derek dives into the WHY of art creation.

What motivates us? What fires us up? What gets us out of bed in the morny ready to jump into our artistic practice?

We explore why we should create artistic projects for ourselves & why we should share that art with the world!

Part of 1 of 4: Make Sustainable Goals

In this episode, Derek explores what makes an effective, sustainable goal in one's creative journey.

We delve into why a creative goal should be specific, measurable, attainable, & motivated by serious consideration for the worth a project can bring to the world.

An introduction to SEASON TWO of the Contribute Your Verse podcast

We are returning in 2020 with NEW episodes, with host Derek Berry

New audio essays exploring creative goal setting, artistic habits, craft elements, marketing work, & more!

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Hosts Matthew Foley & Derek Berry look back at 2018 and the first year of the Contribute Your Verse podcast. Learn more at contributeyourverse.com

Matt talks with Katie Ashley, yoga teacher & author of Living Life on Purpose. Learn more at contributeyourverse.com

Hosts Derek Berry & Matthew Foley discuss strategies for the revision process. To learn more, head to contributeyourverse.com

Barrett Warner is the author of three books of poetry, most recently "Why Is It So Hard to Kill You?" (2016). He is the editor of Free State Review & lives in Aiken, SC. Derek & Barrett sat down to chat about poetry, publishing, reading, & more.

In Episode 23, Matthew Foley talks with poet Marlanda Dekine (Sapient Soul). Marlanda is the author of "i am from a punch & a kiss" and the founder of Speaking Down Barriers, a non-profit that uses poetry & dialogue to build a more equitable world. Learn more about contributeyourverse.com