the live poet
Nora Jane Long
about nora
Nora Jane Long (she / they) is an interdisciplinary writer and poet who has been crafting stories as long as she can remember. She brings a lifelong devotion to language, art, and an intuitive creative process to every piece, word, and collaboration. Her poetic practice weaves together themes of nature, memory, and human connection, transforming fleeting moments into symbolism-rich verse. Whether composing spontaneous poems at events or developing commissioned works, Nora's writing invites others into dialogue, reflection, and recognition; that we have a shared vocabulary for the ineffable, ephemeral experiences that shape our lives.
how to take a picture
a poetry and photograph collection
by Nora Jane Long
This self-created collection of thirty poems blurs the line between image and word. Drawing on the author’s background as a filmmaker and photographer, these pieces investigate the ways technology shapes our attention, our connection to nature, and our ability to truly see the most important details.
Through meticulous observation and vivid sensory detail, the collection invites readers to consider what it means to look closely.
