Hello, everyone! My name is H.J – I’m an author of multiple genres, from Canada. This is my first marathon event, but I’m so excited to be here! I was nine years old and in 4th grade when I first discovered my love for writing….

I ought to be writing my novel, so naturally I’ve signed up to a 24-hour poetry marathon. Because why not? I think I need to write my own version of John Finnemore’s ‘Procrastination’ song, in which I list all the many and extremely necessary tasks…

Greetings, my name is Lisa Dawn. I am from Western NC. I am looking forward to the half marathon. I am hoping to use this technique/forum to prompt some inspiration and gain some insight.

Hi! My name is Katie and this is my first year participating in this event. I will be doing the half marathon as all nighters are way out of my mental capacity! I decided to register on a spur of the moment decision, because I…

Hello! This is a brand new adventure for me, as it is my first Poetry Marathon, and just like I love new adventures, I’m looking forward to this one. I love poetry, and since October of 2017, I’ve written at least one, and sometimes three,…

so glad we are doing this again. not gonna lie, as my daughter would say: the poetry marathon is not for the faint of heart. or hand. but it IS for the lover of worded challenges. the lover of variety. even the lover of pushing…

My name is Veronica. In 1999 my first poem was published in a broadside by Kent State University and I was awarded a $2,500 scholarship for continuing studies. Due to a nasty experience with a shady professor, my poetry didn’t see the light of day…

24 My name is Ian. I am an author and part-time recluse from Nowhere, Midwest USA. I also do work involving content delivery research. I use poetry to understand my reality and sometimes I go out for a drive. This is my first time here…

Hello Everyone, This is my first year participating. I am so excited. I am actually moving from Texas to Washington on the day of the marathon. Bad planning…totally but, I couldn’t pass this up. I am always open to improving my writing and I can’t…

Hallo, Everyone, I’m Julie Onoh from Nigeria and thrilled to be a part of the poetry marathon this year. This is my first time, you see, but I fell in love with the idea of writing spontaneously. I also write poetry on Instagram and fiction…