Writing Tips- How to Write a Poem Every Day
Writing poetry every day can seem like a daunting task, but consistently working on your craft is more achievable than you might realize. To help, here are some tips on how to write a poem every day. Write a journal entry,
Finding Poetic Inspiration in Fall and Early Winter Landscapes
As the world transitions from the fiery hues of autumn to the muted grays and whites of winter, the late fall and early winter landscapes offer a treasure trove of poetic inspiration. These seasons, marked by change, introspection, and quiet
6 Sensitive Writing Prompts for Navigating Big Emotions
The biggest and rawest emotions make for some of the best poetry. However, it’s not always easy to translate feelings of rage, devastation, and heartbreak into words. You might feel like you’re failing each time you try, or like a
3 Rain Prompts to Wash Away Writers’ Block
Gray skies, a million raindrops, tumultuous winds—rain and storms offer endless writing inspiration. Whether you explore your healing journey, appreciate nature’s everyday beauty, or bring attention to a natural disaster, here are some rainstorm prompts to spark your creativity. Write a
Knitting Metaphors for Your Sweater Season Poetry
This fall, you’re probably donning your favorite knitted clothes to stay comfortable and warm. Why not apply this seasonal aesthetic to your poetry? Knitting provides endless writing inspiration for your poems. From woven memories to mythology, here are some knitting metaphors
6 Writing Tips For a Creative Fall
Creative Fall has officially arrived! As you enjoy autumn’s cool air, picturesque landscapes, and warm pumpkin spice lattes, find ways to embrace your creativity with these fall writing tips and exercises. Listen to cozy music At Read Poetry, we love pairing music
8 Tried and True Ways to Get Over Writer’s Block
Writer’s block—those two dreaded words that can turn even the most seasoned writer's day upside down. Whether you're working on a novel, a blog post, or even a simple email, the inability to translate your thoughts into words can feel
How to Start Writing Poetry as a Total Beginner
If you’re searching for an outlet to express your creativity, writing poetry is an accessible way to escape and effectively process your emotions. Unsure where to begin? Here’s how to start writing poetry as a total beginner. Spend time simply freewriting Grab
5 Reading and Writing Prompts to Help You Navigate Grief
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to normalizing grief and opening a dialogue surrounding it. While grief—with all its nuances and non-linear milestones—can be difficult to talk about in the outside world, this complicated emotion and
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 with these tips for writing supernatural-themed poetry. Explore a specific aspect
How to Stay on Track with Your Writing Goals
To develop, expand, and ultimately hone their craft, writers often set writing goals for themselves. Whether you’re a poetry hobbyist, an aspiring poet, or an established writer publishing collections, staying on track with writing goals can prove challenging. To help,
How to Memorize Poems for Confidence and Cognitive Power
Today, many people see memorizing and reciting poetry as an old-school endeavor. On the contrary, memorizing poetry continues to be a relevant and useful activity in 2024. By doing the work to commit poems to memory, you can give more