Poetic Forms To Try in Your Writing, Volume 2
Previously, we’ve explored how tools like the haiku, the palindrome, and the epigram can help us rethink the way we approach our writing sessions. Let’s continue that exploration with a few more poetic forms to add to your toolbox and
How Poets Are Monetizing Their Work on Social Media
“For the times they are a-changin,” Bob Dylan sang—and in recent years, that statement has become true for poets and their sources of income. Ten years ago, if you sat in a creative writing class in the United States, any
5 Steps for Developing a Poetry Manuscript
So, you’ve written and published individual poems—now, you’re ready for the next step. Putting together a poetry manuscript, or a potential collection, can help you look for connections in your work. It can also empower you to reach long-term poetry
Reading Like a Writer: 5 Effective Ways to Find or Start a Poetry Reading Group
Ask today’s most successful poets for their top writing tips, and one resurfaces again and again: reading. For poets, spending time reading diverse, celebrated poetry enhances their craft. Incorporating both old and new titles into your routine can teach you
How to Write a Poetry Chapbook
You may have seen their cute spines and artistic covers, or you may have fit them nicely into a large pocket or purse for perusal. Chapbooks may be small, but their emotional connection with readers is mighty. They’re easy to
7 November Poetry Prompts to Inspire Your Creativity
It’s autumn, and the leaves are turning shades of crimson, yellow, bronze, orange, and brown. They fall to the ground, and as we walk and step on them, we are reminded of the changing seasons, the call of the wild
Tips for Finding (And Securing) a Literary Agent
If you’re looking to get published, finding an agent is probably high on your to-do list. A literary agent acts as the middle-person between you and a publisher. A good agent has many connections in the publishing world; they’ll help
5 Upcoming Online Poetry Workshops to Add to Your Calendar
Writers often describe their art form as a solitary act. Poetry demands time spent alone to contemplate line breaks, word choice, form, and dozens of other details. Add the coronavirus outbreak to the mix, and poets may be feeling even
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 able to control their level of inspiration, they can better
31 October Poetry Prompts
Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with some scary-good poetry prompts? With 31 prompts to choose from, you can make sure this October is full of daily frights and new poems. The fearful elements
Submissions: Why You Should Not Change Your Poetic Voice
As a writer you have probably submitted your work to literary publications—or have at least considered doing so. Literary journals and magazines are incredible places to get exposure for your pieces. However, it is necessary to make a careful selection.
How to Harness Your Dreams to Create Poetry
“All that we see or seem Is but a dream within a dream.” —Edgar Allan Poe Dreams are the reservoirs of our souls. They nourish our minds, help us discover our passions, and help us process our lives. Dreams offer key information about