Metaphor Exercises
Have some metaphor fun with these metaphor exercises! (Note: the Jack Gilbert poem is at this link. )
Shutta Crum
Shutta is a poet who also writes books for young readers of all ages. She is traditionally published.
Shutta Crum Poem at the Ann Arbor District Library month of April
As part of the Poet Tree Town month in honor of National Library Week the poem below was posted at the Ann Arbor District Library… Read More »Shutta Crum Poem at the Ann Arbor District Library month of April
Red Door Magazine Publishes In and Out of the Stormlight. A New Poem by Shutta
Yay! Fun to see my poem in this full-color magazine out of Denmark!
Young Poets Contest for Duval and St. Johns Counties in Florida
If you have a middle schooler or a high schooler who is into poetry–please let them know about the young poets contest! And do spread… Read More »Young Poets Contest for Duval and St. Johns Counties in Florida
Poets for Peace Project
How to submit to Poets for Peace anthology.
Key Book Publishing Paths. Guides by Jane Friedman 2025-2026
Thank you, Jane, for these helpful guides to key book publishing paths, and for freely sharing them!
Win a Subscription to Duotrope!
“O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” Duotrope has a sale on its annual subscription–perfect for gift-giving. So . . . I will purchase a gift subscription… Read More »Win a Subscription to Duotrope!
New Honor and a New Poem from Shutta
Some news! My children’s book Grandpa Heaven (illustrated by Ruth McNally Barshaw) garnered a gold Royal Palm Literary Award at the annual Florida Writer’s Association… Read More »New Honor and a New Poem from Shutta
Any Good Intention poem by Shutta Crum in Grain Magazine
Enjoy! You can buy the journal full of more good writing at: https://grainmagazine.ca/shop-and-support/current-issue SHUTTA
Poem by Shutta. Aubade: Without Regret
Here’s a link to a newly published feminist poem I wrote: Aubade: Without Regret. Posted at the RedRoseThorns site. If you’ve ever had to escape… Read More »Poem by Shutta. Aubade: Without Regret