| schrijverscontact.nl | Schrijverscontact | The website provides news, poems, stories, and bibliographies of its members. A directory of authors is currently in development, with the goal of creating individual pages for each member with links to their websites. Newly published works and nominated books by members are featured on the website. | | poem 1014 story 8285 member 10154 news 15293 | |
| doelverdediger.nl | Onno Kosters | The website features reviews and critiques of Kosters’ work, including the poem ‘De weg naar de lift’ and the collection ‘Achter het glas’. Notable critics such as Chrétien Breukers, Hans van Willegen, and H.C. ten Berge have positively reviewed Kosters’ work, praising his style and originality. The website references a podcast discussion of ‘Achter het glas’ and specifically mentions the ‘Steile Wandreeks’ with hidden quotes, which is considered commendable. | Websites → Reviews 457 Literature → Criticism 15 | poet 158 poem 1014 language 2016 collection 7566 | |
| basjongenelen.nl | Bas Jongenelen | A review of Bas Jongenelen’s book ‘De duivel in de Nederlandse literatuur’ was published in the magazine Queeste. Bas Jongenelen collaborated with master students to create a booklet of cheerful rederijkers poetry, which is freely available for download and distribution. Bas Jongenelen gave a presentation at Poëziecentrum Nederland about various Dutch authors, pseudonyms, and literary mysteries, generating laughter among the attendees. | Personal → Biography 1003 | manuscript 197 poetry 665 review 1888 book 11396 | |
| twanvet.nl | Twan Vet | The website provides information about Twan Vet’s literary oeuvre, including his debut collection ‘Troostpogingen’ and other publications. There is an overview of interviews and guest appearances of Twan Vet, such as an appearance in ‘Volgspot’ on NPO Radio 5 and an interview in ‘De Taalstaat’ with Ronald Giphart. The website contains information about the release of ‘Troostpogingen’ and the possibility of ordering the collection or listening to the audiobook. | | poetry 665 poem 1014 interview 1371 publication 2018 collection 7566 | |
| marijkehanegraaf.nl | Marijke Hanegraaf Gedichten | The website contains information about the presentation of ‘Bestaansbegeerte’ on July 3, 2022 and reviews of this collection. The poem ‘Avondretour’ has been translated into 33 languages, and the complete translations are available on the website. The website also includes a biography of Germain Droogenbroodt, a Belgian poet, translator and publisher who is involved in the translation of ‘Avondretour’ within the ‘Ithaca’ projects. | | poem 1014 translation 1523 | |
| aleksandra.nl | N/A | The website features a selection of poetry collections by Aleksandra Baltissen, such as ‘Flowers in Verse’, ‘Kiss Life’, and ‘Heart Speaks to Heart’. Aleksandra Baltissen shares her personal reflections and observations about life and her experiences, with poems and comments playing a key role. The site emphasizes the impact of emotions and the importance of harmony, balance, and personal connections such as family, friendship, and nature. | Social → Personal Blogging 12 | harmony 218 poetry 665 poem 1014 emotion 2169 family 6462 collection 7566 | |
| dichterdraagtvoor.nl | Uitgeverij de Bezige Bij | Ramsey Nasr initiated 'Dichter Draagt Voor' as an initiative to engage a younger generation with Dutch poetry by filming poems. The collection includes poems by various authors, such as Anonymous, G.A. Bredero, P.C. Hooft, W.G. van Focquenbroch, Willem Bilderdijk, Nicolaas Beets, Albert Verwey, Herman Gorter, J.H. Leopold, P.C. Boutens, Paul van Ostaijen, J.J. Slauerhoff, M. Vasalis, Gerrit Achterberg, Ida Gerhardt, Hans Lodeizen, Lucebert, Hugo Claus and Ik schrijf je neer. The website lists the poems and indicates that the project is supported by several funds and publishers. | Film → Documentaries 813 | author 949 poem 1014 fund 1063 film 3007 | |
| ferdykarto.nl | Ferdy Karto | Ferdy Karto is a poet who will launch a new poetry exhibition ‘Aardvark Tremendum’ in May 2025. He also has a prose work called ‘What I meant by lieverlee’. The website includes reviews of his work by various authors, such as ‘Helta Skelta’ and ‘Omschrijving’, and mentions his participation in Crossing Border 2022. | | poetry 665 poem 1014 writing 1504 theater 2544 reviews 3172 training 28133 | |
| metamama.nl | MetaMama | The website features a blog documenting personal reflections on parenting, including anecdotes about children’s growth and the patience needed to raise them. MetaMama recounts her performance of poetry at the Frontaal Podium, focusing on themes of taboo and parenting, expressing a desire to continue performing. The site also offers a platform for answering parenting questions for the Trouw newspaper’s ‘Opvoedvraag’ column, demonstrating a commitment to providing helpful advice. | Law → Family 2909 | patience 34 poetry 665 parenting 972 child 11566 blog 13392 | |
| maartenvandergraaff.nl | Maarten van der Graaff | Maarten van der Graaff is a Dutch poet and novelist who has received critical acclaim and awards, including the C. Buddingh’-prijs and the J.C. Bloem-poëzieprijs. His published works include poetry collections like ‘Vluchtautogedichten,’ ‘Dood werk,’ and ‘Nederland in stukken,’ as well as the novel ‘Wormen en engelen’ and recently released ‘Onder asfalt.’ The website features information about his books, including reviews and an interview, and includes biographical details. | Literature → Dutch Literature 292 | novel 440 award 642 poetry 665 interview 1371 review 1888 book 11396 | |
| stilleverhalen.nl | Stille Verhalen | The collection ‘A Kitchen Counter is a Place to Sit’ describes the grieving process after a loss of pregnancy in an emotional and poetic way. The website offers the opportunity to order the collection, which was financed through a crowdfunding campaign. Additionally, the website contains a blog, video and photos related to the collection and the artist. | | crowdfunding 246 poetry 665 grief 1577 collection 7566 photo 7778 blog 13392 | |
| mariusappelman.nl | Riksja Travel | The book ‘Riksja’s Journey’ describes Marius’ approach to creating abundance in businesses, based on putting people first, giving, and realism. Marius’ career includes a period at an American corporate and the founding of Riksja Travel, which later formed the Rickshaw Network with a significant revenue and workforce. Marius now focuses on transformative activities such as writing, creating poems, impact projects, investing in sustainable initiatives, and organizing trips. | Education → Pedagogy & Methods 2944 | abundance 17 poem 1014 book 11396 | |
| adriekrijgsman.nl | DeFKa, Brave New Books, Campis, RTV Drenthe | The website contains news and an agenda that is currently empty. Adrie Krijgsman describes his experiences with the artists' initiative DeFKa in Assen and the resulting reflections. The website describes a review of his work by Jurjen K. van der Hoek and gives a brief description of his work at the Vaart. | Poetry → Poets 42 | poet 158 poem 1014 lecture 1624 art 3856 book 11396 | Drenthe → Assen 3516 |
| kustwijf.nl | kustwijf.nl | Yanaika Zomer was born and raised in Den Helder and considers this city her last place of residence. She is an independent journalist, writer, poet, and city poet of Den Helder, and has won awards for her poetry. Her debut collection ‘You still have 43 unread poems’ was released in January 2024, and she qualified for the Dutch Poetry Slam Championship. | Cultural Experiences → Cultural Activities 279 | poetry 665 poem 1014 | North-Holland → Den Helder 1886 |
| pietyveenema.nl | Piety Veenema | The website was launched on December 1, 2009 and includes personal texts as well as projects and works by others. Visitors can sign up for the newsletter to receive updates on new works and guest contributions. Information is provided about an event: a poetry day on July 6, 2025 at Borg Nienoord, with readings of poems about the Borg. | | poem 1014 newsletter 6504 story 8285 event 45199 | |
| ankelabrie.nl | Anke Labrie | The website contains a retrospective of Anke Labrie's work, including paintings, drawings, and sculptural art. Anke Labrie was born in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel and studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. Part of her work has been donated to the ‘Care4BrittleBones’ foundation to fund research into Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease). Unsold artwork is available for purchase on this website via www.art4oi.org. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 Personal → Biography 1003 | poetry 665 poem 1014 drawings 1329 paintings 3907 | Zuidplas → Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 557 |
| stratumsdwaaltheater.nl | Stratums Dwaaltheater | The project 'Year-End Poem 2020' features illuminated verses decorating the tower of the Gerarduskerk in Stratum during the Christmas period. The poem originated from an initiative of the Stratums Dwaaltheater, which commissioned local resident and writer Pleun Kicken-van der Aa to write a short poem. The goal of the poem was to give the local residents a ‘warm feeling’ and offer support during the coronavirus pandemic. | | poem 1014 | Eindhoven → Stratum 267 |
| poezie-site.nl | Frans Weiland | The website has recently been updated and transitioned to WordPress, with some sections adjusted and removed. Frans Weiland has moved from abstract to more realistic poetry, which is reflected in his new poems from 2015-2017. He has also added poems with annotations to the ‘Portraits’ section and included new favorite poems from Hans Tentije, which increasingly focus on the passage of time and decay. | Poetry → Poems 94 | poetry 665 time 932 poem 1014 portrait 3685 | |
| droomster.nl | Paul van Ostaijen (via this website) | The website contains a collection of poems, often focused on nature and emotion, as evidenced by verses about spring and snow. A definition of what a poem is is provided, referencing literary theory by Aristotle and the poems of Paul van Ostaijen. The website describes the author as an outlet, where he can publish and share his creative work. | Poetry → Poems 94 | word 567 poetry 665 poem 1014 text 2467 | |
| angelikaseel.nl | Angelika Seel | The website includes personal contributions from Angelika Seel, such as poems, prose, articles, photos, and travel photos. There are dedicated sections for 'Photo of the Day' and 'Moments of Happiness,' capturing daily positive moments. The website contains information about the Venlo Floriade, city tours, and videos about the city center of Venlo, as well as an events calendar. | Hiking → Walking Routes 226 Film → Documentaries 813 | poetry 665 poem 1014 travel 7210 photo 7778 event 45199 | Limburg → Venlo 4158 |
| blanchebeijersbergen.nl | Blanche Beijersbergen Levenskunstenaar | Blanche describes herself as a ‘lifekunstenaar’ (life artist) who ‘brings change and contributes to the transformation towards a loving society’. Her creations encompass painting, writing, illumination, and workshops focused on finding connection and exploring nature. The website features poems available on Instagram and encourages visitors to reflect and experiment. | | poem 1014 workshop 19325 | |
| paal3.nl | Paal3.nl | The website does not use cookies to protect privacy and respect user data. Inge de Groot offers a diverse portfolio of artwork, including paintings of birds, shells, and landscapes. The website also contains photography and poems, inspired by the sea and the Zeeland landscape, and promotes a Facebook group about the ‘Little Zierikzees Montmartre’ event. | Poetry → Poems 94 | poem 1014 paintings 3907 photography 9503 | |
| ingedicht.nl | Inge de Kroon-van Rooij | The website contains an overview of her poems, categorized into themes such as farewells, grief, animals, nature, family, friendship, music, sports, free time, school, study, work, and health. Visitors can read her poems and contact her directly if they would like a specific poem or a custom poem written. The website emphasizes the importance of respecting the original poems and mentioning the author, Inge de Kroon-van Rooij. | Home → Online 22 | author 949 poem 1014 theme 4015 | |
| magischschrijven.nl | Paola van Acken-Brai | The site contains a collection of poems and stories, including 'The Poems of a Butterfly' (November 2022) and 'The Poems of a Dragonfly' (December 2024). Visitors can sign up for the Magical Writing newsletter to receive new poems regularly. The website is owned by Paola van Acken-Brai and has been maintained from 2022 to 2025. | Poetry → Poems 94 | poem 1014 newsletter 6504 story 8285 | |
| davidherbers.nl | davidherbers.nl | The poetry collection consists of several poems published between September 2023 and July 2020. The poems explore themes such as loneliness, time, relationships, and personal experiences. Several poems reference pop culture, such as Michael Jackson and Adele, and comment on current themes like COVID-19. | Personal → Webpages 43 | pop culture 13 loneliness 185 time 932 poem 1014 | |
| literair-plus.nl | Literair-plus | The website features a blogroll with recent articles covering various literary topics, including news, poems, stories, reviews, and collections. Literair-plus offers an online shop where visitors can purchase books and e-books, such as ‘Cocotte,’ ‘De Waaierman,’ and ‘Geheimzinnig landschap.’ The website includes a comprehensive archive of blog posts spanning from May 2020 to December 2018, organized by month and category. | | poem 1014 review 1888 collection 7566 story 8285 book 11396 blog 13392 | |
| pandora-uitgeverij.nl | Pandora Uitgeverij | The Pandora magazine, which published its last issue (the 50th) in December 2020, has published many artist interviews and articles about art, history, and literature in nine years. The website offers a selection of these articles, and will also publish new texts in the future. The magazine has also published the poems of Ruud Vermeer, and the book 'Ontvoerd' is available for purchase. | | literature 487 poem 1014 magazine 2182 article 6000 | |
| rebeccadebruyn.nl | Rebecca de Bruyn | Rebecca de Bruyn has published her debut novel 'In mijn schoot geworpen', focusing on short stories, poems, and events. Rebecca de Bruyn has been writing short stories, poems, and describing impressive events from a young age. The website offers information about Rebecca de Bruyn, her debut novel, and includes helpful tips for parents and grandparents. | Fiction → Novel 411 | novel 440 poem 1014 writing 1504 tips 2789 story 8285 book 11396 | |
| webvanwoorden.nl | webvanwoorden.nl | The website contains a collection of poems by John Berentsen, which depict his personal reflections on the nature of reality, the consequences of decay, and the complexities of life. Berentsen's poems address themes such as colorblindness, the decay of principles, greed, and the destruction of the earth, often with a melancholic and introspective tone. Some poems, such as 'At the Sea,' describe the poet's experiences near the sea, with a focus on the contrasts between dreams and the reality of sustainable growth. | Philosophy → Existential Philosophy 184 | reality 64 word 567 sea 782 time 932 poem 1014 | |
| gesprokengedichten.nl | gesprokengedichten.nl | The site includes video fragments by Martin de Fluiter depicting some of Rina van der Wel’s poems. Visitors can order the complete collection ‘De Weg naar Utrecht’ (The Way to Utrecht). The site encourages visitors to regularly check back or to follow Rina van der Wel on Facebook. | Poetry → Poems 94 | poem 1014 doctor 1397 light 5148 video 6714 collection 7566 | |
| gevleugeldetonen.nl | Gevleugeldetonen.nl | The 'Gevleugelde Tonen' project was born out of the intention to translate creativity into something tangible, consisting of 24 Dutch-language poems. The listener is taken on an emotional journey through themes such as Wonder, Chaos, Change and Security, with music and poems by Wilmy and arrangements/production by Wim. The website provides access to the listening program, poems, galleries and information about the artists, as well as opportunities for contact and bookings. | Music → Lyrics & Poetry 247 | wim 11 journey 701 poem 1014 emotion 2169 music 13170 | |
| theartofluminoustrust.nl | The Art of Luminous Trust | The website contains photos taken by the author, with various overviews of photos per year. Furthermore, the website offers a blog with poems. The website includes a welcome message and information regarding the author's rights and privacy policy. | Poetry → Poems 94 | poem 1014 photo 7778 photography 9503 blog 13392 | |
| hopefeniks.nl | Hope Feniks | The website offers a portfolio of the personal artwork of Hope Feniks, including poems and drawings. A blog is available where Hope Feniks shares her thoughts and reflections. Links to interesting sources and contact information are provided. | | poem 1014 drawings 1329 artwork 2248 blog 13392 | |