How to pick up a poetry habit

Suggestions to get you started in trying poetry

· Buy poetry at your local independent book store or second-hand book shop. Visit your library and ask for the poetry section. Maybe try a collection for variety – Aotearoa New Zealand poets, old and new, are special.

· Visit poetrynz.net/ links for a massive list of connections to the literary scene in Aotearoa New Zealand.

· Follow the blog tuesdaypoem.

· Subscribe to receive a poem a day at poets.org and see poetryarchive.org · Check your local events section online and offline for any poetry events: open mic nights, workshops, book launches at independent book shops (subscribe to their updates), literary festivals and groups who meet.