William May

10/07/2026

So, what makes an agent say yes? 👀

In Episode 20 of Argh! Not Another Podcast, William May sits down with Jessica Sinsheimer, New York literary agent at Literary Agency, to talk about querying, discovering new writers, and what really makes a query stand out.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PuRwqGwL8vR1JuRO48CZc?si=5cc74a17b40a4737

10/02/2026

Join us for an evening of poetry, conversation & community! 📚✨

On Tuesday, October 20 at 7 PM, William May will be featured alongside other writers for a special poetry panel at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn.

Come hear William and fellow writers share their work, creative journeys, and perspectives on poetry.

📍 Word Bookstore | 126 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY
📅 October 20 | 7 PM

🎟️ Save your spot: https://withfriends.co/event/30049621/poetry_panel_with_william_may

09/29/2026

Finishing Line Press Marsa Media

What if the images that stay with us are trying to tell us something?

In a recent interview with Jukebox Time, William May reflects on the quiet power of poetry, the stories we carry, and what happens when we allow meaning to emerge from the unconscious.

His collection, Blaze without Burning, invites readers to sit with those images, questions, and unexpected connections.

Read the full interview: https://jukeboxtime.com/william-may-on-the-quiet-power-of-poetry-the-stories-we-carry-and-the-search-for-meaning-in-blaze-without-burning/

09/21/2026

Good writing doesn’t just need praise; it needs honest critique.

In Episode #19 of Argh, Not Another Podcast, William May and Ryan James Dailey talk about the role feedback can play in helping writers push their work further, see what isn’t working, and keep improving.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uoHgyPluZSg92Qh8qRGqI?si=1b3031fe226e4aba

09/17/2026

What if a poem doesn’t end when you finish reading it?

In her review for Modern Mystery, Jane Lambert explores the distinctive structure at the heart of my chapbook, Blaze without Burning; each early poem is paired with a later counterpart, creating a “twin poem” that invites the reader to return, reconsider, and see meaning from a different angle.

Rather than repetition, the result is reinterpretation: memory, language, emotion, and identity shifting as the poems speak to one another across the collection.

As Lambert writes, Blaze without Burning is “less about arriving at meaning than about learning how meaning continues to shift after arrival.”

Read the full review on Modern Mystery: https://modernmysteryblog.com/2026/04/13/william-may-and-the-art-of-the-twinned-poem-in-blaze-without-burning/

09/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📚

Come meet William May, poet, author, and host of Argh, Not Another Podcast, at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn for a special poetry panel.

With special guests... to be announced!

Come hear William and his guests share their poetry, creative journeys, and the stories behind their collections.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 7 PM
📍 Word Bookstore | 126 Franklin St, Brooklyn

“A striking collection that pushes the boundaries of poetic form and meaning.” by Chris Adams, Vocal, on Blaze without Burning

WORD Brooklyn

08/07/2026

Words can inform.

But the right words can transform.

In this excerpt from Culture Buzz, I explore the surprising connection between poetry and leadership. While poetry isn't written to lead movements, it teaches us something every great leader understands: language has the power to inspire, unite, and change people from the inside out.

Which speech, poem, or quote has had a lasting impact on your life? Share it in the comments.

08/05/2026

Tonight I Saw The Moon Again (Page 7)*
By William May

You are the cloud
that covers the moon,
but I will be the wind,
the light, space
between land and sky,
I will be what surrounds
you. You will block
what can be seen, but
your screen cannot be
between us.

*The poem is from my poetry collection called 'Blaze without Burning' published by Finishing Line Press in 2025

07/24/2026

The Power of Rejection in Writing ✍️

Every writer knows the feeling. The email. The submission. The wait. The rejection. But what if rejection isn't a sign to stop; it's proof that you're showing up?

In this clip from our conversation with Ryan Dailey, we talk about embracing rejection as part of the creative process. Every "no" is another step toward growth, resilience, and eventually, the "yes" you've been working for.

And just as important? Finding a community that shares feedback, celebrates wins, and reminds you that you're not doing this alone.

How many rejections have helped shape your journey? Let us know in the comments. 👇

🎧 Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio.

07/16/2026