After earning Best of Venue at KC Fringe 2023, Bland is taking her unique mix of poetry, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling to new audiences in the South.

Kansas City poet and comedian Abby Bland has been selected as a 2025 HE[ART]LAND Fellow, joining a dynamic group of artists dedicated to using their craft for community impact.

Kansas City’s vibrant poetry scene has a new reigning champion!

Abby Bland named best poet in Kansas City in The Pitch’s annual contest.

Godzilla’s Not A Dinosaur won best of venue at the 2023 KC Fringe.

Strategies for having a productive and positive brainstorm session.

10 of my favorite podcasts that inspire my writing and my favorite episodes from each one.

Getting helpful critiques of your work is one of the single most important things you can do to grow and improve your writing. So, here are some quick tips to make sure you’re getting feedback that will actually help you.

These are some of my favorite strategies to find writing inspiration. They’re great for whether you’re writing something new or trying to get unstuck in a current project!

If you want to start a career as a writer, you need to learn to set goals for your writing. Here’s where to start.

10 ways to revise your poetry on your own.