Poet Spot light: Tiffany Scales

Poet, Writer and so much more!

What motivated you to write and perform poetry?

Reading Dorothy Parker poems after winning card games inspired my admiration- I wrote my first set of poems in 4th grade to offer perspective of veterans.

I began performing in 2002, thank you Mama Nef (Poetry & Politics)!

How does social media affect your writing?

I do not attribute my writing or lack there of to social media.

Do you remember your first time going to the mic?

My first time going to the mic- like an actual Microphone- was in 5th grade to share my DARE poem. In college-we spoke in the library without a mic- but in 2005 I entered a poetry slam and flew to DC and shared the poems I’d written in 4th grade…

What do you like about slam poetry?
I love how they cram so much in a few minutes…masters of brevity and executioners of expression.

Do you believe that things have changed for women in poetry?

Most definitely…

Do we get the same respect as
the men?
Overall- I find the spaces I’m to reference women more than men

What do you think we could do to improve the poetry scene in Houston?

Support it:

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Sponsor the productions.

Support the poets- buy merch, sponsor Studio Sessions and Videographer services.

How do you try to make a change in poetry in Houston?

I encourage poets to breathe and use the mic for what it can do not for what it has done,

Who would you want to do a collaboration with?

I’d love to work with them all…but who came to mind was a list…a divine list of excellent creatives!

What is your favorite piece that you’ve written?

I’m more in awe of the moments that have been captured!

If you could travel anywhere to spread your poetry where would you go?

I’d like to get in the system like Lucy did.

What advice would you give to someone who’s a virgin to the mic?

Breathe, in for 3 out for 7…this is the experience

What’s your motivation for a better future?

Reflection of a Blessed past.

What is your favorite thing about yourself And why?

My gifts 

What is the hardest aspect of working on your passion?

Not having equipment 

How can anyone find you or your work?

Type wrdmtcn, The Wordmatician, or some version in your search bar. 

What films have you been working on?

I’m premiering my short film Saturday in Tempe AZ .Two Houston choreographers/dancers are in it.

Open Mic!!!

 Arts Advocate, Inc is having a SAAM Slam 4/15, I’d love to acquaint myself with you all and build on the trust that has been sustained.