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The Poetry Business Network is the premier global community for poets who want to build a career, create income, and transform their art into a thriving business. Whether you’re just starting or scaling, PBN is your launchpad.
The Poetry Business Institute (PBI) is the educational arm of the global Poetry Business Network (PBN) — the #1 hybrid trade school and community for poets who want to turn their art into a thriving business.
PBI equips poets worldwide with the skills, systems, and strategies to operate as creative entrepreneurs, not just performers. We train and certify poets through structured programs that build professional credibility, income streams, and industry connections.
All PBI students are members of PBN, giving them access to our global network, local chapters, partner opportunities, and a built-in creative support system.
✅ Live Classes on topics you choose
🎤 Guest Experts & Facilitators
🎥 Access to Replay & Training Library
🧰 Poetry Business Tools & Templates
🌍 Chapter Meetups (virtual + in-person)
🎟️ Priority Access to contests, retreats, and exclusive events
💸 Affiliate Status — Earn 50% of every referral you make!
What Our Members Are Saying
POETRY BUSINESS PODCAST
The Poetry Business Retreat, presented by the Poetry Business Network (a subsidiary of The Poet Life) and JAIKU Poetry, fuses the power of poetry with business acumen in an unforgettable experience.
This unique blend of workshops, wellness, and wonder is designed to help you unplug from routine and move from surviving to thriving.
Designed for ambitious poets, creatives and entrepreneurs, this weekend is an artful sanctuary where strategy and soul converge in paradise.
Whether you're looking to launch, grow, or pivot your business, don’t miss an opportunity to join poets from around the world to recharge, reset and reemerge in one of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Space is limited.
Spaces Are Limited!
Workbook & Journal
Poetry Business Tour
Welcome to the Poetry Business World Tour, a global journey with Christoph Jenkins, the visionary founder of The Poet Life and the Poetry Business Network. Join Christoph as he embarks on a transformative experience designed to elevate people and poets, nurture creativity, and empower you to turn your passion into a thriving poetry career.