Mary K Gowdy
2 Ways to Strengthen Your Poetry (With Examples)
If you found your way onto this page, poetry must have you in its sweet smelling, thorn-tipped grasp. Don't freak out. I know you're...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
A Published Book, A Finished Book, A New Book, Oh My!
I know it's been a while but I'm back with several pieces of exciting news, so let's get to it! My poetry collection is out! *screams...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Jan 28, 2022
- 5 min
Writing in the Time of COVID (2021 Review)
2021 feels like a fever dream to me. I can't believe that any what occurred in my life happened or that the year is over. Somehow, 2020...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
TITLE REVEAL - My First Poetry Collection!
For several years, I've been writing my first full-length poetry collection that I've just referred to as Poetry Book #1, or PB1. It's...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
The Road Less Traveled: Writing My First Poetry Collection
Most poets organize their collections by writing a ton of poems and then picking out the ones that share a common theme. I'm not like...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
Ready for a challenge: a prequel, a sequel, and poetry
This is year is going to look a lot different. For the first time since I was three years old, I won't be going to school in the fall....
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Mary K Gowdy
- Jul 16, 2020
- 4 min
Writing Poetry Till Further Notice
I don't know how it feels like this year will never end and yet it's gone by quickly. Compared to last summer, I feel like this one is...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Jan 26, 2020
- 6 min
2020 Resolutions
Welcome to 2020! I can't believe we're back in the 20s. I have big things planned this year, but before we get to that,
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Mary K Gowdy
- Apr 25, 2019
- 6 min
6 Common Mistakes Beginner Poets Make
Video Transcript: When I tell other writers that I write poetry, one of the responses I get the most is that they themselves have tried...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Sep 16, 2018
- 2 min
BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! Sensuality's Cover, Release Date, and More!
There's going to be a lot packed into this post because a lot has been happening concerning my chapbook Sensuality. but I haven't had the...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Sep 3, 2018
- 4 min
September Writing Goals - A Few Weeks Till Sensuality.'s Release Date!
Hey ya'll. I feel like it's been August for ages. Hmm, I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that I've waiting to publish my...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Aug 15, 2018
- 9 min
How To Write A Poem - Tips For Beginners
How the hell do you write a poem? You might ask. For most, writing a poem is an intimidating activity. I'm here to help you. Whether...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Jul 26, 2018
- 4 min
Are Literary Magazines the Right Choice For You? And Other Routes You Want to Consider
Last week I wrote about the pros and cons of submitting to literary magazines. Something I realized as I was preparing for that is that...
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Mary K Gowdy
- May 1, 2018
- 7 min
In the Spotlight: Poetry Open Mic Night Experiences
Hey guys! In the past few months I've been trying to discover ways to put myself out there more as a writer. I'm currently in college,...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Feb 9, 2018
- 1 min
Her Gaze - Poetry Recitation Video
I've finally joined the growing community of poets posting YouTube videos of them reciting their poems. My poem "Her Gaze" is available...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Nov 23, 2017
- 1 min
Poems Published in Better Than Starbucks
I've had some poems published by the lovely monthly online magazine of Better Than Starbucks. This time two of my longer poems appear in...
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Mary K Gowdy
- Oct 2, 2017
- 1 min
Haiku Published in Better Than Starbucks Literary Magazine
A haiku of mine was just published by Better Than Starbucks! Better Than Starbucks is an online literary magazine that publishes poetry,...
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