Galentine’s Gift Guide: Poetry Edition
Ever since Parks and Rec’s Leslie Knoppe declared February 13th “Galentine’s Day”, the iconic TV scene has bled into the real world. Now, friends gather on this day, a twist…
A Spooky Season Gift Guide For Your Witchy Poet Friends
As spooky season approaches, you’re probably lighting your witchy candles, laying out your tarot spread, or enjoying witch-inspired poetry with a cup of herbal tea. You might even feel encouraged…
Earthy Poetry Gifts: A Spring Gift Guide
When you think of spring, blooming flowers, green forests, chirping birds, and—if you’re a poet—nature-inspired poetry might come to mind. Spring also brings with it times for celebration—whether you’re searching…
7 Stocking Stuffers for Poets: The 2022 Read Poetry Gift Guide
It can be difficult to shop for readers and writers. If you’re looking for something a little more creative than a bookstore gift card, these ideas pack literary charm and…
The Read Poetry 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Are you looking for a gift for the poetry writer or reader in your life? From the fun to the functional, Read Poetry has ideas to fit everyone. Explore these…
The Read Poetry 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means your shopping list (and your wish list) just got a lot longer. This year, we’ve got a gift guide to…
Gifts for Poetry Lovers: A Read Poetry Holiday Gift Guide
With the holiday season approaching, you may be wondering what presents to give (or to ask for yourself). If you’re shopping for someone with a passion for poetry—or if you’re…
5 Unique and Meaningful Gift Ideas for your Poetry Mentor
Poetry mentors are such a gift to us as writers, and a great way to show them that is to send them a unique gift that emphasizes our appreciation for…
Moon Metaphors For Your Spooky Season Poetry
Throughout human history, people have gazed at the moon in wonder. As spooky season approaches, you might find yourself looking to the sky for creative inspiration. Whether you embrace darker…
Using Poetry to Cope With Holiday Stress
As you celebrate the holiday season this December, you’re likely gathering with loved ones to appreciate each other’s company, enjoy a good meal, and practice time-honored traditions. Although you might…
5 Fundamental Tools for Your Writing Station
Staying committed to your writing process can be difficult. Obstacles like busy schedules, imposter syndrome, and the dreaded writer’s block all threaten a creative routine. While poets might not be…
Tips For Writing Supernatural-Themed Poetry
Exploring the supernatural in your poetry provides endless writing possibilities, letting you unlock rich worlds to pull creative inspiration from. So, if you’re bored by the mundane, escape the normal world…