We’re excited to share an important milestone from the Poetry Business Institute (PBI). "Poet Life Unscripted" has officially been announced as the first production under the evolving media arm of the Poetry Business Network (PBN)—and the poets featured in this series will come from PBI and from poets who have not yet joined the Institute. This matters because it reinforces what PBI exists to do: prepare poets for real-world application, not just theory. 🎥 What Poet Life Unscripted Is Poet Life Unscripted is a documentary-style series that follows real poets and creatives as they navigate: - Opportunity - Growth - Pressure - Wins and lessons - Real-time application of their craft This is not scripted content. This is not promotional fluff. This is not a highlight reel. The series documents process over polish and journey over performance—showing what it actually looks like to build a life, career, and ecosystem with poetry while it’s happening. What you build inside Track 1—clarity, structure, documentation, confidence—is exactly what this series highlights in real life. 🔁 How This Fits the Ecosystem Poet Life Unscripted lives within PBN as part of its role as a creative media company that now: - Builds opportunities - Documents the journey - Distributes culture If you want updates, casting details, participation opportunities, and conversation around the show, PBN is where that will happen. 👉 We encourage all PBI students to join and engage in the Poetry Business Network to stay connected to the show and the larger ecosystem. 🗓️ Casting Call Opens Monday The official casting call for Poet Life Unscripted opens on🗓️ Monday, February 2nd. Details on: - Who we’re looking for - How to apply - Expectations and eligibility …will be shared inside the Poet Life Unscripted section. This will be a curated process. Not everyone will be selected—and that is intentional. ⚠️ Important Perspective

Hey PBI/PBN Peeps! I've been quietly working on getting some systems in place. I'm going to share just a few things here, that I will start putting together in batches, so I can start rolling them out in February. Here's some progress that I've made so far: 1) Paid for ChatGPT Subscription 2) My poetry business work time for the month of February will be (4) Mondays from 2 PM to 5 PM 3) Simple weekly content schedule - Monday — Meaning Monday - Tuesday — Testimony Tuesday - Wednesday — Show the Work Wednesday; also Wednesday Wins - Thursday — Thursday Thoughts; also TBT - Friday — For You Friday; also Feel-Good Friday - Saturday — Spotlight Saturday - Sunday — Slow Flow Sunday 4) Free Space 5) I commit to start working on this now, so I can begin to implement this starting February! : ) You all have been so inspiring. Keep up the good work!

OREGON/SW WASHINGTON POETS AND CREATIVES! Our chapter meeting is tomorrow! Let’s share our experiences, successes, and lessons. Let’s build! Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM PST Location: ZOOM - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pUmNMJ1KRdG0kZEi8hXldA Share with your artist peeps! See you soon!

2026 is "The Year of the Poet!" We’re officially kicking off a brand-new January Poetry Business Bingo game, and this one is designed to help you set the foundation for your entire year. Prepare. Invest. Launch. December was fun. Shout out to @SunnyTaira Wyatt for winning! Her $100 worth of Poet Life Gear is on the way! January is serious business! This isn’t about staying busy. This is about being productive and building infrastructure. 🔥 WHAT MAKES JANUARY DIFFERENT This month’s Bingo card includes real, decisive actions like: ✔ Purchasing your domain name ✔ Setting up your professional email ✔ Launching or updating your website ✔ Defining and pricing your signature service ✔ Booking 1-on-1 or group business coaching ✔ Investing in tools, education, and growth These are the moves that separate interest from commitment. 🎲 HOW TO PLAY 1️⃣ Download the January Bingo card 2️⃣ Complete any one row (or go for blackout) 3️⃣ Take action, share progress, and build momentum 4️⃣ Submit your card before the deadline (1/31/2026) *PARTICIPATE *SUBMIT WINNING CARD Prizes aside, the real win is the clarity, confidence, and structure you’ll walk away with. 👀 WHO THIS IS FOR This challenge is for poets who are ready to: • Take themselves seriously • Stop waiting for permission • Build systems, not just content • Turn poetry into a real business If that’s you — welcome to your year. 🚀 LET’S GO Drop a comment if you’re playing in January. Share which square you’re starting with. Invite another poet who needs this structure. January sets the tone. Invest now. Execute all year. Let’s build.

📌 Welcome to the Poetry Business Institute (PBI). Whether you’re joining for the first time or you’ve been with us for a while, we’re glad you’re here. PBI is a global institution built for poets; created to educate, train, and equip poets to create income and build sustainable careers with clarity and confidence. You don’t need to rush. You don’t need to prove anything. You belong here at your own pace. 🏛️ What the Poetry Business Institute Is The Poetry Business Institute (PBI) is a global trade school and learning institution for poets. It exists because poets are the only creative group without a clear, shared infrastructure for turning their craft into sustainable careers. PBI was built to provide that structure. Inside the Institute: - Everyone enters as a Student Poet - Experience levels vary, posture stays the same - Growth is recognized quietly - Leadership is entrusted intentionally Poetry is the center. However, other creatives may join, because the information is transferable. 🌍 How PBI Connects to the Poetry Business Network (PBN) The Poetry Business Network (PBN) is the broader global community and marketplace for poets. - PBI focuses on education, preparation, and skill-building - PBN focuses on connection, collaboration, and opportunity circulation All members—Free, Premium, and VIP—are encouraged to join, explore, and participate in the Network. 👉 Learn more or join PBN at PoetryBusinessNetwork.com 🧭 How to Navigate the Institute (Important) This is an institution, not a social feed. Before posting widely, we encourage you to: - Read pinned posts - Browse categories - Observe how conversations happen here Exploration builds confidence and helps you ask meaningful questions when you’re ready. This guidance applies to all tiers. ✅ What to Do First (In Order) 1️⃣ Read this post fully You’re doing that now—great. 2️⃣ Introduce Yourself Post a written or recorded introduction so the community can meet you.