Hi — I’m Robbin Farr, and 10 poetry notebooks is a place to think out loud about poetry, writing, and the small, daily practices that keep us tethered to creativity.
This is not a newsletter for polished performance. It’s a space for process, presence, and poetic curiosity. It is rooted in the belief that poetry is a practice, one that flourishes with community, encouragement, and regular invitations to begin again.
Who’s at the helm?
For eight years now, I’ve been the editor and founder of River Heron Review, a free access online poetry journal, where I have the privilege of reading thousands of poems and curating hundreds of the very best to share with our readers.
As an extension of the journal, I work with writers through River Heron Workshops, where I help poets explore their voice, refine their craft, and reconnect with their creative instincts.
This experience continues to shape how I read, write, and think about poetry — as both a reader and a maker.
10 poetry notebooks is a reflection of my work — but slower, quieter, and more personal.
What’s up?
Here, you’ll find:
– Pen & Page prompts to get you thinking (even on the hard days)
– Frame & Phrase prompts, multilayered photo prompts, to get you writing
– Reflections on what it means to live a writer’s life
– Essays, quotes, and notebook scribbles worth sharing
– Occasional news and workshop updates
When you’ll find it:
– First and third Thursday of each month, I’ll post the full newsletter with prompts, quotes, and an essay or reflection.
– Second, fourth, and sometimes there’s a fifth Thursday, I’ll encourage you to explore deeper writing connections with multi-layered Frame & Phrase prompts.
Subscription deets
A free subscription gives you:
– Randomly, the occasional post
– Pen & Page prompts each week
A paid subscription gets you unlimited access to:
– Subscriber only newsletters and full archive
– Frame & Phrase photo prompts
– Randomly, the occasional post
Consider subscribing for all of the what’s-coming-upness of 10 poetry notebooks.
I hear you
Questions? Contact me at 10poetrynotebooks@gmail.com.
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