# POETICS Podcast: The Art of the Layout - designing poetry with Ben Rockwood

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Podcast: [POETICS: Poetry Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/poetics-poetry-podcast-7109691)
Published: 2026-05-13T20:54:07+00:00
Episode link: https://bainbridgeislandpress.substack.com/p/poetics-podcast-the-art-of-the-layout
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## Resource

Ever wondered why a poem feels different on the page than it does in your head? Join Ben Rockwood for a deep dive into the silent art of the layout. From the precise geometry of margins to the philosophy behind font selection, we explore how a press transforms a raw manuscript into a physical work of art. If you've ever wanted to know how an editor actually "builds" a page for poetry, this episode is your blueprint. Get full access to Bainbridge Island Press at bainbridgeislandpress.substack.com/subscribe

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