The literary side of Stanza
A weekly writing prompt, a monthly call, first readers for poems still waiting for a response, and one quiet reading note a day: Stanza leans into reading and writing, not scrolling.
Podcasts and live readings, redesigned
A rebuilt listening experience with real waveforms, resume, a mini player and lock-screen controls, plus a new directory, transcript quotes and notes, live reminders and host analytics.
Correspondence & Marginalia: Letters and Margin Notes
Replies become letters at the foot of the poem, and margin notes let readers respond to the very line that moved them — anchored to a finished poem after a short settling window.
Introducing the Library: Everything Stanza in One Place
Your tools, spaces, community, and inboxes now live together in one place, with a leaner main navigation.
Stanza Is Now on Your Desktop
Install Stanza from your browser as a desktop app, and enjoy a layout built for big screens, with a sidebar, multi-column feeds and a roomier composer.
What’s on the Roadmap: Where Stanza Is Headed
A transparent look at what is built, what is coming next, and the long-term vision for Stanza.
NaPoWriMo on Stanza: 30 Poems in 30 Days
April is National Poetry Writing Month. Here is how to use Stanza for the 30-poems-in-30-days challenge.
Inner Circles: Build Your Literary Society
Inner Circles are private literary groups on Stanza for workshops, reading groups, and poetry communities. Learn how to create and manage them.
Spoken Word on Stanza: Record, Share, Be Heard
Record spoken word performances directly in your browser, upload recordings, add transcripts, and layer ambient soundscapes.
Understanding Reactions: Cheers, Encores & Tomatoes
Why Stanza has three reaction types instead of a simple like button, and how each one shapes the community.
The Composer: Standard Mode vs Advanced Mode
A deep dive into both editor modes — when to use each one, what they offer, and how they help different writing styles.
Getting Started: Your First 10 Minutes on Stanza
A step-by-step guide to your first 10 minutes on Stanza — from creating your account to publishing your first poem.
Welcome to Stanza — A New Home for Poetry
Stanza is the first social platform built specifically for poets and spoken word artists. Welcome to a new home for poetry on the internet.