#043 - What Makes Confessional Poetry Bad?

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Stop writing bad confessional poetry! 👉 JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY INSTEAD: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup Why does so much modern confessional poetry fall flat — and how do the greats like Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and Robert Lowell get it right? In this episode of The Poetry Vessel, Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus Nathan Hassall sits down with host Rachael Hassall to dissect the history, craft, and common pitfalls of autobiographical poetry and how to fix them. So much of today’s "Instagram poetry" and open mic verse falls into the trap of being self-absorbed instead of creating a real connection. We dive deep into the fascinating history of the original 1950s and 60s confessional poets—like Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton—to look at what they did differently, why they actually rejected the "confessional" label, and how they used powerful metaphors to bring readers into their world. This episode is a masterclass in turning personal pain into poetry that actually reaches people. 📚 BOOKS MENTIONED: - The Colossus and Other Poems by Sylvia Plath - https://amzn.to/3REPYbg - The Complete Poems: Anne Sexton - https://amzn.to/3RN6O7O - Breaking into Blossom: Poems with Extraordinary Endings - https://amzn.to/3S4aIJr - Portrait of the Alcoholic by Kaveh Akbar - https://amzn.to/3RN746M - Calling a Wolf a Wolf by Kaveh Akbar - https://amzn.to/43fZSm4 EVERYTHING ELSE: 👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall 🙏 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThePoetryVessel 📜 SUBMIT YOUR POETRY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit 🧠 HOW POETRY CHANGES YOUR BRAIN COURSE (LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT): https://www.nathanhassall.com/changeyourbrain 📌 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - What is confessional poetry — and why most of it fails 01:12 - Why your poetry is bad 03:05 - How to avoid abstractions and telling in poetry 04:41 - When did confessional poetry start? 08:53 - Why historical poets rejected the label 12:48 - What are the biggest mistakes in modern poetry? 15:03 - How to identify and fix a fake "poetry voice" 20:06 - When do line breaks and pauses actually work? 22:14 - How identity is asserted through feminist poetry 33:32 - How to transform raw experience into actual art 35:43 - Tip 1: How to turn trauma into vivid imagery 36:32 - Tip 2: Pay Attention to Rhythm 37:13 - Tip 3: When and how to gather honest feedback 38:28 - What it means to treat a poem as an offering 41:56 - "I," "You," "We" — when the speaker isn't actually you PODCAST DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast. FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!

#041 - We React to YOUR Poetry

It’s time to react to YOUR poetry.In this episode, we give our honest reaction to our audience-submitted poetry, starting with our Pulitzer-Prize nominated featured poet, followed by 4 “Mystery Box Poets.” So grab a cup of tea and settle in to this poetry reading and discussion of the surreal, the mystical, and everything in between here at The Poetry Vesesl with Malibu Poet Laureate Nathan Hassall, and his wife and business partner, Rachael. 👉 JOIN OUR FREE POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup📜 SUBMIT YOUR POETRY FOR CONSIDERATION:https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/submit⭐FEATURED POET: ROSS TALARICO⭐ Talarico is the winner of The Mina Shaughnessy Prize, The Lillian Fairchild Award, Designated Langston Hughes Poet/Scholar, and Pulitzer Prize NomineeBUY HIS BOOK, THE RECKONING, HERE:https://amzn.to/4a6QZ1V—🔍 MYSTERY BOX POETS— CLINT FRAKESFrakes is a poet, writer and naturalist living in Sedona, AZ. His poetry and prose has appeared in over 100 publications. He was named one of the 50 Best New Poets of 2008 by American Poet Laureate, Mark Strand, and received the Josephine Darner Prize, the James Vaughan Prize, The Pudding House Chapbook Prize, and the Peggy Ferris Prize. He is a graduate of the Jack Kerouac School at Naropa, Northern Arizona University writing program, and received his PhD from the University of Hawaii. He is the former Chief Editor of The Hawaii Review and Big Rain.LUKE HANKINSHankins is the author of several poetry collections, including MAGNITUDE: New & Selected Short Poems (Texas Review Press, forthcoming 2027). He is also the author of a book of essays, The Work of Creation, and a volume of translations from the French of Stella Vinitchi Radulescu, A Cry in the Snow. The founder and editor of Orison Books, a non-profit literary press focused on the life of the spirit from a broad and inclusive range of perspectives, Hankins lives in Asheville, NC.DARRELL LINDSEYLindsey is a Pushcart Prize and Rhysling Award-nominated poet from Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, and author of three poetry collections, the most recent being Spectrum ( Cyberwit.net, 2020). His work has appeared in more than 85 journals, magazines, and anthologies. His short-form poetry has garnered numerous international honors.RAKHIM POWERS Powers is a young Black queer writer based in New York. His work explores identity, mental health, intimacy, masculinity, and survival through lyric, conversational, and hybrid forms. His poems have appeared in The Voyager, Prairie Margins, and Wingless Dreamer. He is also a musician and audio engineering student, and his creative practice moves fluidly between sound, language, and performance. His work centers lived experience, cultural memory, and the labor of becoming.EVERYTHING ELSE: 👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall📌 CHAPTERS:PODCAST DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, discussions, and statements expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and are intended to represent their personal opinions and perspectives. Listener discretion is advised. The Poetry Vessel is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information presented and disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on any information presented in this podcast.FTC DISCLAIMER:Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them we may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!

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