hi everyone! some frustrating news: the platform is doing away with the Forum format in the upcoming months and switching to something that is a bit different. I'm going to have to make the transition to the new format and will test it with you all to see how it goes. I know it's hard when things change, especially as we're still adjusting to it; however, it looks like there's not much I can do about it so, I'll be transitioning the Forum to the new format and try to work out any issues. I'm sorry about any inconvenience this causes Message...

Hey all! To help expediate communication and share some regular writing inspiration, I'm creating a group message on Instagram: https://ig.me/j/Abb-3i0PALDyKyOd/ Feel free to join! This is open both paid and unpaid Substation users

My name's Geoff Anderson; I've founded diVERSES as a platform for guiding poets towards creative and financial independence, without reliance on academia, nonprofits, or philanthropy. I've had publications in places like The Journal, Tar River, Ninth Letter, Cimarron, and similar; I'm also a Callaloo fellow and Cave Canem fellow. There was a time when I was very involved in poetry forums and found them immensely helpful in editing work and getting feedback. Though the format is traditional (internet-wise), the ease of being able to post and respond to work continues to make forums attractive to me. I'm excited to dive into your work and provide a resource for your writing!

Hey there! This is Geoff from diVERSES. I'm excited to have you here with us at the Substation. Some quick ground rules, which are subject to change as needed: -Hate speech, derogatory comments, and similar will be removed -We are excited to see the poems you write! Posts must be related to free writing/responding to prompts. This is not a space for editing poems; posts requesting editing or unrelated to the prompts/free writes will be deleted. -You may post poems here for people to read, though no editing/feedback will be provided