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7 Points Press is a non-commercial enterprise dedicated to the promotion of poetry and all of the arts principally in The Shoals Area of Alabama


The press will not be accepting submissions until January 1, 2025.

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Poetry and Art of the Shoals.

7 Points Press Launch

A poetry reading and celebration of the opening of the press.

Poetry and Spirit

A poetry reading and discussion moderated by Rev. Dr. Jake Andrews featuring poets Dorlea Rikard, Chris Mansel and Jake Berry.

Lyrics as Poetry

Nancy Owen Nelson and Jake Berry discuss the musical origins of poetry and ways in which poetry and lyrics continue to intersect in contemporary song. 

UU Poetry Vespers

Nancy Owen Nelson introduces poets from the Shoals Area of Alabama. The poets perform their work and answer questions near the end of the service. Featuring Shannon Christenson Milliman, Tyler Young and Jake Berry.

Hank Lazer Poetry Vespers

Hank Lazer reads from his 7 Points Press book and forthcoming books accompanied by performance videos of previous work.

Book Release celebration 2024

Nancy Owen Nelson, Dorlea Rikard, Jared McCoy Shannon Milliman, Tyler Young and Hank Lazer perform their poetry to announce the release of four new 7 Points Press books.

Board Members

Executive Manager: Nancy Owen Nelson

Associate Editors: Harry Moore, Hank Lazer, Jon Berry, Wayne Sides, Jake Berry

Find out more

7 Points Press

Florence, AL 35633

sevenpointspress@gmail.com


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