9 August Poetry Prompts to Boost Your Writing Mojo
Maybe you’ve hit a lull with your writing mojo. Maybe you feel like you’ve run out of ideas. Maybe you’re suddenly struck with the itch to write, but you’re looking for a little idea boost. No matter what brought you
How to Find Inspiration For Poetry During Quarantine
The past several months of the COVID-19 pandemic have been draining for people in so many ways. The stressors and uncertainty of our world combined with social isolation have most of us feeling stuck and alone. It can be difficult
Three Poetic Forms to Ignite Your Writing Process
If you’re struggling to approach poetry through a new, creative lens, turning to a newfound form might be just what you need. With their rules regarding rhyme, stanza lengths, and meter, forms push us past our comfort zones and toward
Seven Summer Poetry Contests to Enter This August
Once you’ve written and revised your best work, it’s time to send it out into the world. While forces like imposter syndrome and fear of rejection can keep poets from sharing their words, determination and perseverance help stave off these
7 Online Courses to Improve Your Poetry Practice
Group meet-ups and face-to-face learning opportunities are on pause as stay-at-home orders across the nation are in effect. While some writers welcome the extended opportunity for solitude, others may feel stagnant or find inspiration hard to come by. If you’re
6 Tips for Becoming a Poetry Book Reviewer
So maybe you write and read poetry—but have you ever considered reviewing poetic works? Poetry book reviewers take their love for literature one step further by providing readers with their insights and opinions on their favorite books. If this is
A Playlist to Write a Folklore & Mythical Poem
“Writing more and more to the sound of music, writing more and more like music. Sitting in my studio tonight, playing record after record, writing, music a stimulant of the highest order, far more potent than wine.” —Anaïs Nin When it comes
5 Ways to Celebrate Typewriter Day
Hey, everybody! Did you know that June 23 is National Typewriter Day? On this day in 1868, inventor Christopher Latham Sholes was granted a patent for his typewriting machine. Now, typewriter enthusiasts everywhere use this day as a chance to
8 Tips to Help You Hit Your Poetry Flow State
In the zone, hitting your stride, hyperfocused, nirvana—whatever you call it, the coveted flow state is the feeling when you’re completely immersed in an activity. The conscious mind subsides along with any sense of time and even physical needs. The
Am I Out of Ideas? How to Handle a Creative Dry Spell
You shake your pen and nothing comes out, but it’s not the ink that’s dry—it’s your idea well. If you’re feeling stuck beyond writer’s block, feeling uninspired, or even anxious about writing, you might be hitting a dry spell. Whether
6 Tips to Make Connections in the Poetry Community
If you’re new to the poetry scene, the idea of the “poetry community” can sound large, vague, and even intimidating. Rather than imagining yourself as an outsider coming in, imagine yourself as the builder of your own poetry community. Making
How to Get Your Start in the Slam Poetry Community
After getting its emergence in the 1980s, slam poetry continues to grow in popularity across the globe. From New York City to the middle of the map, most cities boost a spoken word poetry presence, and the art form continues