Poems for Historical Female Figures
March is Women’s History Month, which means we can look forward to 31 days of celebrating the vital role of women in American history, culture, and society. And what better way is there to celebrate their contributions than through poetry?
Poetry by Florbela Espanca: The Religious and the Pagan
The work of the Portuguese poet Florbela Espanca mirrors every corner of her life. Her poetry—considered very feminine at the time—was not acclaimed. She began writing poems and prose as a child, and since her first poem, entitled “Life and
4 Environmentally Conscious Poets Making Waves Through Writing
More and more artists, writers, and other creators continue to step into the movement to protect the environment and fight climate change. From museum exhibits that powerfully illustrate the topic to evocative films, nearly every genre of art has championed
More than Words: How Grammar Can Change Your Poetry
Whether you’re writing a haiku, a sonnet, or an epic, the rules of grammar and punctuation in poetry can be a bit cloudy—but that’s for a good reason. Rather than taking a prescriptive approach to grammar and punctuation, many poets
3 Amanda Lovelace Oracle Cards to Inspire You To Believe In Your Own Magic
Bestselling author Amanda Lovelace knows how to wield the magic and power of poetry. With her feminist and revisionist fairytale collections, she’s captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Amanda’s collections—which celebrate and encourage women’s empowerment—inspire a sense of resilience among
PEN America Literary Award Shortlist: Which Books to Add to your Shelf
The PEN America Literary Awards are among the highest honors in writing. Since 1963, they’ve been given to honor the most outstanding voices in literature—spanning fiction, poetry, science, essays, sports, biography, children’s literature, and drama. For distinguished poetry collections, the
Nikki Giovanni: The Living Legend
“My dream was not to publish or to even be a writer: my dream was to discover something no one else had thought of. I guess that’s why I’m a poet. We put things together in ways no one else
10 Valentine’s Day Poems for Long-Distance Lovers
Long-distance relationships are tough, and they’re even tougher in the face of pandemic-induced travel restrictions. Even if you can’t reunite with your sweetheart this year, there are still plenty of ways to show you care. We’ve selected ten heartwarming poems
4 Pablo Neruda Poems for Your Beloved on Valentine’s Day
Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet who was considered by critics and acclaimed writers to be “the greatest poet of the 20th century in any language.” His most well-known work, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair (1924), made
4 Trending Poetry Accounts You Should Follow on TikTok
TikTok has taken over as one of the world’s favorite social media platforms. The app boasts more than 800 million users, and these visitors spend more time on the app than on similar platforms. In fact, TikTok users typically devote
5 Galentine’s Poems To Show Your Gals How Special They Are To You
While romantic love gets a lot of attention in February, there is another love that runs deep and is deserving of recognition as well: the love for our dearest friends—or, as coined by Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation, our
How to Select Artwork for Your Poetry Book
Selecting artwork for your chapbook or book is one of the most rewarding and exciting aspects of the publishing process. When deciding on cover art, you are searching for the right image, photo, or illustration that captures the essence of