Beyond Baroque —venerable literary arts center in Venice Beach that offers wonderful poetry/book readings.

Coffee Cartel —fabulous literary venue on the sexy Hollywood Riviera, hosted by Jim, Larry, and Stephany.   

The Third Area: Poetry at Pharmaka

Monthly poetry reading series, (usually) on the last Thursday of each month, that celebrates some of the most vibrant new work by local, regional, national and international poets.  Hosted by Sarah Maclay, Frankie Drayus, Dina Hardy, Tess Lotta, Stephany Prodromides, and Jan Wesley.

Cobalt Cafe —super poetry readings hosted by Poetry Super Highway's Rick Lupert. 


Speechless —"oddest little literary magazine on the Web," edited by Suzanne Lummis.  (Do not miss the current issue, "Speechless Goes to the Movies.")

Poetry International

Poets & Writers Magazine  

Poetry Magazine  

Poets' House —New York literary center, poetry archive, and great resource for all who read and write poetry. 

Poetry Super Highway —great online resource for poets and writers.

Writers at Work —wonderful writing community that supports, nurtures, and empowers writers. 

WriteGirl —truly inspiring LA non-profit mentoring organization that pairs professional women writers with at-risk teenage girls. 

Duende Books —terrific indie publisher of “the visceral and the dark, the authentic and the dangerous, the flame and the paradox.”