Welcome to the Poetry Business Network & Institute! 🎉 (PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST)

Sep '24 (edited) • Announcements

📌 Welcome to the Poetry Business Network & Institute!

To all our new members — we’re thrilled to have you join this global community and trade school for poets, entrepreneurs, and creatives from around the world! 🌍

To our current members — we appreciate you. Your commitment to building a sustainable poetry business inspires us all, and now we’re taking things to the next level together.

The Poetry Business Network (PBN)

We’re more than just a community — we’re a family of like-minded individuals committed to turning passion into paychecks and poetry into careers.

Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, PBN is your home base for:

A global network of poets and creatives
Local chapters with in-person meetups
Monthly coaching, events, and challenges
Access to gigs and partnerships through our partner network

The Poetry Business Institute (PBI) — Inside PBN

PBI is our educational arm — a global trade school for poets and creative entrepreneurs.

Every member begins with Track 1: Foundation & Documentation — also known as the Poetry Business Accelerator – Foundations Certificate.

This program will:

✅ Give you a complete poetry business blueprint

✅ Build months of marketing content while you learn

✅ Prepare you for paid opportunities through PBN

✅ Lead to your official PBN Certification

Once you complete Track 1, you’ll unlock Track 2: The 90-Day Learn, Launch, & Earn Program, where we work together to help you earn your first $1K as a poetry business owner.

Exactly What to Do First

Step 1: Record & post your Intro Video (details in the “Intro Videos” thread). Post on your social media (and tag/collab with @PoetryBusinessNetwork) and here in the community.

Step 2: Start Module 1 of the Poetry Business Accelerator in the Classroom.

Step 3: Engage with the community — comment, share insights, and celebrate others’ wins.

Best Practices

Level up quickly by posting your insights and engaging with others.
Hit 'Like' 👍 on every helpful post or comment you see.
Break up your paragraphs into single sentences for easier reading.
Use a clear profile picture of yourself.
Ask for help whenever you feel stuck — this is your network.

Group Rules

No Self Promotion
No Selling in DMs
No Spamming the Community Feed
Post your poetry on your own socials — here we focus on building what sustains your poetry.

📆 Calendar of Events: Check the community calendar for Lives, events, workshops, and themed open mics.

🚀 Track 1: Poetry Business Accelerator — mandatory first step for all members in the Classroom.

📚 Poetry Business Challenge Workbook — your companion for building your poetry career. Order Your Today!!

💡 Pro Tip: Invite other ambitious poets to join PBN. Every new member strengthens our network, your chapter, and your own opportunities.

This community is your platform for collaboration, inspiration, and growth. Your participation makes it flourish. So jump in, contribute, and let’s document this journey together!

Welcome to the Poetry Business Network & Institute — where we’re passionate about supporting your poetic dreams and building your poetry business. 🌌

– Christoph Jenkins

The Poet Life | Poetry Business Network | Poetry Business Institute

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