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jimwilky1974
Jan 302 min read
Inkwell Book Release & Poetry Reading a Success!
On January 25th, in the Madden Auditorium at the Decatur Public Library, the Decatur Area Poets held their first book release and poetry...
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jimwilky1974
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Inkwell Book Release & Poetry Reading - Featuring Decatur Student Poets!
Decatur Area Poets will be releasing their first anthology which will feature poets in Decatur as well as across the state of Illinois,...
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jimwilky1974
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Jim Wilkerson from Decatur Area Poets, Releases New Book of Poetry
Member of Decatur Area Poets, Jim Wilkerson, will be releasing a new book of poetry, Inkwell , on December 28, 2024. The book will...
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jimwilky1974
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Decatur Poets To Collaborate With Barn Colony Artists
The Barn Colony Artists recently had a plein air contest in which they all painted a Decatur landmark or landscape. They met at the James...
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jimwilky1974
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Poetry Group Reads in Decatur, Illinois
On Saturday, April 20th, the Decatur Area Poets held a poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month. Held at the Decatur Public...
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jimwilky1974
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Decatur Area Poets: A Reading at the Decatur Public Library
To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Decatur Area Poets will be putting on a free poetry reading. Location: The Decatur Public Library...
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jimwilky1974
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Celebrating Local Poets: Spotlight on Decatur
Title: Celebrating Local Poets: Spotlight on Decatur Introduction: Decatur, Illinois, may be a small city, but it boasts a vibrant and...
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jimwilky1974
Jan 12, 20242 min read
The Healing Power of Poetry
The Healing Power of Poetry Poetry has long been recognized as a powerful form of self-expression and a means of connecting with others....
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jimwilky1974
Jan 8, 20242 min read
Unleashing Your Creative Potential
Title: Unleashing Your Creative Potential: Finding Inspiration in a Supportive Community Introduction: Creativity is a powerful force...
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jimwilky1974
Jan 4, 20242 min read
10 Tips for Writing Poetry
Title: 10 Tips for Writing Poetry: Unleash Your Creative Potential Introduction: Writing poetry is a beautiful and expressive art form...
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