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Poetry Mutual
Independent poetry collective · Washington, DC

Poetry Mutual

A space for readings, micro-press publishing, and mutual aid for poets in the District and beyond.

Next up: Capitol Hill Reading Series @ Riverby Books — · 417 East Capitol St SE. Details
Poetry reading in a bookshop

“Be steady as a river and wild as its flood.”

— workshop motto

About the collective

Founded on Capitol Hill, Poetry Mutual brings together writers, editors, and readers through a monthly reading series, pop-up workshops, and a set of small imprints. We champion new work, handmade editions, and convivial conversation.

  • Where: Riverby Books & partner venues across DC/MD/VA
  • What: Readings · Chapbooks · Workshops · Community projects
  • Who: Emerging & established poets; open submissions seasonally

Newsletter

Dates, calls, and new releases — once or twice a month.

Presses & series

VRZHU Editions cover spread
Imprint

VRZHU Editions

Letterpress chapbooks and limited runs. Handmade, local, durable.

Catalog →

Beothuk Books display
Imprint

Beothuk Books

Slim volumes of luminous, place-rooted work.

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Souvenir Spoon Books table
Series

Souvenir Spoon Books

Occasional pamphlets, broadsides, and pocketable experiments.

Catalog →

Events

Capitol Hill Reading Series — November

· Riverby Books, 417 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC

Featuring A. Reyes, L. Kinsella, and open mic (5 slots). Books table by VRZHU.

Event details
  • Workshop: “Revision as Re-Vision” — online · · register
  • Launch: New chapbook from Souvenir Spoon — · details

Mutual Journal

Journal cover and interior

Essays on poetics, interviews with small-press makers, and new poems in each issue.

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Podcast

Episode 17: “City noise, line breaks.”

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Contact & submissions

General queries, partnership ideas, and press submissions are welcome.