Press Release
INTERNET, March 9, 2026
Stanza (stanza.ink) launches today as the first social platform built specifically for poets and spoken word artists. Unlike general-purpose social networks where poetry exists as an afterthought, Stanza provides purpose-built tools for literary creation, performance, structured critique, and community building.
A Platform Designed for Poets
Stanza offers a dual-mode text composer with both rich text (Standard) and plain text with line numbers (Advanced), a built-in spoken word studio with real-time waveform visualization, customizable presentation settings for every submission, and AI-powered semantic search that finds poetry by meaning, not just keywords.
The platform introduces a three-tier reaction system designed to create meaningful engagement:
- Cheers — Standard positive reactions, unlimited
- Encores — Strong endorsements, limited to 5 per month to create meaningful scarcity
- Tomatoes — Constructive feedback signals, unlimited
Key Differentiators
- The Encore System — Five scarce monthly endorsements create recognition that actually means something
- Structured Critiques — 9–10 scored dimensions with line-level annotation for real craft feedback
- Spoken Word as First-Class — Built-in recorder, waveform visualization, speech-to-text transcription
- Inner Circles — Private literary groups with membership controls for workshops and communities
- Multiple Personas — Up to 3 profiles per account for different writing identities
- Community-First — No ads, no engagement-bait algorithms, no pressure to go viral
Technology
Stanza is built on a modern technology stack including NestJS, Next.js 15, Flutter, Supabase, and pgvector for AI-powered semantic search. The platform supports both web and mobile access, with native desktop applications planned for later in 2026.
Quote
Poetry is one of humanity’s oldest and most powerful art forms, yet on the internet it has been reduced to screenshots and afterthoughts. Stanza gives poets the dedicated tools and community they deserve. — The Stanza Team
Availability
Stanza is available now at stanza.ink. The platform is free to use. Mobile apps for iOS and Android are in development, with native macOS and Windows desktop apps planned for Q2 2026.
About Stanza
Stanza is a social platform for literary arts, built for poets, spoken word artists, and literary communities. Founded in 2026 with a mission to give poetry its own home on the internet.
Website: stanza.ink | Press: press@stanza.ink
Media Contact
press@stanza.ink