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We are highlighting the poetry collections and books from many of our community members here at The Way Back to Ourselves, as well as our NEW offerings from The Way Back Books, our award-winning publishing imprint. This is a great opportunity to support an emerging poet and some of your favorite writers!

The Way Back to Ourselves is proud to announce that CULTIVATE 2026 is back in person and is coming to Greenville, South Carolina, June 19-21. Come learn all about it and grab your early bird ticket now. Seats are limited.

We are highlighting the poetry collections and books from many of our community members here at The Way Back to Ourselves, as well as our NEW offerings from The Way Back Books, our publishing imprint. This is a great opportunity to support an emerging poet and some of your favorite writers!

It’s National Poetry Month, and to celebrate we are highlighting the poetry books from many of our community members here at The Way Back to Ourselves. This is a great opportunity to support an emerging poet and some of your favorite writers!