Question 1

How do I participate in the Haiku Battle?

Accepted Answer

Sign up at the show! If you would like to compete, be prepared with 6-8 haiku written in a strict 5/7/5 format. Each haiku battler will be guaranteed to read two haiku in a double-elimination bracketing system.  Haiku should be themed around the monthly topic, which is up to your interpretation.

Question 2

How do I sign up for the Poetry Open Mic?

Accepted Answer

Sign ups will be at the show on a first come, first served basis. We will select the first 10 poets & others will be added an alternate list who will read if time allows. Please limit poems to no more than 3-5 minutes. There is no theme required or restrictions on tone, content, or subject matter.

Question 3

Do I have to read?

Accepted Answer

No! Come to be inspired and entertained, come to share your work, or come for both. The choice is yours. Nobody will be compelled to read, but you might be asked to judge our haiku battle!

Question 4

What if I want to read some of my work, but I'm feeling a little shy?

Accepted Answer

That's always OK!  Public speaking is one of the most difficult things for us and feel this way at first. Often, people feel empowered and encouraged by how positive the crowd is and want to get up.  If you're still not feeling it, ask one of the hosts to read for you.  YOUR VOICE IS IMPORTANT!

the illiterists: poetry open mic and haiku battle

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