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Tag: Poetry Slam

Burning Down the House: True Story

Posted on October 22, 2009September 4, 2025 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

Besides my own attempts at zines and chapbooks, it was my first real introduction to the world of publishing, and it left a permanent mark that partly explains my cynical passion and/or pragmatic idealism for the publishing industry.

Posted in PersonalTagged Community, Nuyorican, Poetry, Poetry Slam, Publishing, Self-Publishing10 Comments on Burning Down the House: True Story

Ignoring No

Posted on October 11, 2009December 22, 2024 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

[This is a guest post by Tara Betts. Her info is at the end of the post.] come celebrate with…

Posted in MediaTagged Guest, Marketing, Poetry, Poetry Slam, Submissions4 Comments on Ignoring No

Three Rules for the National Poetry Slam

Posted on July 15, 2009December 9, 2025 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

Eleven years ago next month, in Austin, TX, I took one of the most life-changing thrill rides ever when I…

Posted in PersonalTagged Community, Nuyorican, Poetry, Poetry Slam, Writing4 Comments on Three Rules for the National Poetry Slam

What New Media Can Learn From Slam Poetry

Posted on May 11, 2009December 9, 2025 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

“I have just read the immortal poems of the ages and come away dull. I don’t know who’s at fault;…

Posted in Media, PersonalTagged Advertising, Community, Marketing, New Media, Poetry, Poetry Slam, Writing6 Comments on What New Media Can Learn From Slam Poetry

Three Tips for Curating the Community #TOC

Posted on February 12, 2009December 22, 2024 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

This week’s Tools of Change Conference ended yesterday and even though I wasn’t in attendance, thanks to the laudable efforts…

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Last night at the Slam

Posted on February 19, 2008May 25, 2008 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

It’s been a while since I judged a slam (publicly, at least!), especially at 13 where I know several of…

Posted in PersonalTagged Fiction, Poetry, Poetry Slam, Spindle2 Comments on Last night at the Slam

Me on IndieFeed

Posted on December 10, 2007December 31, 2007 by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

My poem Prodigal Son is being featured on IndieFeed as “Part 4 of a 9 part series, celebrating the release of…

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