Beyond the Verse
Welcome to “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com. Embark on a literary journey where we explore specific poems, delve into poets, and uncover the intricate world of poetry. Each episode is dedicated to learning about the art and craft of poetry.
Join us as we answer questions from Poetry+ users, provide insightful analyses, and discuss all things poetry. Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or a curious newcomer, “Beyond the Verse” promises to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the poetic world.
Subscribe now to “Beyond the Verse” and immerse yourself in the beauty of verse, the stories behind the stanzas, and the wisdom of poets across ages. Join Poetry+ at PoemAnalysis.com to get the ultimate poetry experience, including asking questions on the podcast, PDF Guides on all things poetry, email newsletter, and many features on PoemAnalysis.com.
Beyond the Verse
Tens Years of PoemAnalysis.com with Will, the Founder (and Poetry+ Questions)
In this milestone 10th episode of 'Beyond the Verse,' hosts Joe and Maiya welcome Will, the founder of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+ to share his journey, insights and learnings in the 10+ years he's been running the site.
Will shares his journey of creating the website as a young entrepreneur, inspired by his GCSE revision notes, which has now grown into a significant resource for students and poetry enthusiasts online. They delve into his relationship with poetry, the future directions for his website, and discuss his relationship with user comments and questions, among some that deeply impacted him.
Throughout the episode, they explore favourite poems, the emotional impact of poetry, themes for contest submissions, and the challenges and importance of translating poetry. The episode also highlights the community and charitable aspects associated with PoemAnalysis.com, including donations to Teenage Cancer Trust, Alzheimer's Research and Great Ormond Street, among many others.
If any of the stories in this podcast are close to your heart, or inspire you to donate, you can click the link to our charity page, which will allow you to go direct to each charity site and pay it forward. Thank you in advance for all your amazing support.
As always, for the ultimate poetry experience, join Poetry+ and explore all things poetry at PoemAnalysis.com.
