Self Publishing As Art & Activism | Pour Over Poems

In this episode of Pour Over Poems, we dive deep into the world of self-publishing—not just as a way to get your work out there, but as a radical act of art and activism.We explore how taking control of your own narrative allows for unfiltered expression and creates space for voices that are often marginalized in traditional publishing, while also controlling how and when your work enters the world. Whether you're a poet, an activist, or an artist looking for your voice, this video is about the power of the printed word to spark change.Welcome to Pour Over Poems, where host poet Geoff Anderson invites a poet out for coffee to hear one of their poems and then see where the discussion goes. Join us for a discussion with poet Brandi Braker, a poet familiar with using poetry and art as forms as activism and political movement, as we discuss self-publishing poetry, tips for putting poetry into the world, and strategies for how to launch and plan unique poetry collections. In this video, we discuss:Why self-publishing is a form of creation and even resistance.The role of poetry in modern activism.How to get started with your own self-published projects.#diVERSES #poetry #PourOverPoems