How to Start Your Own Writers Group
If you’re looking to build community and grow your creative writing skillset this year, consider starting your own writing group. Whether you casually meet with friends or start a more formal group in your local community, here are some tips
Ways to Stay Creatively Inspired This Year as a Writer
At the start of the new year, you likely set resolutions or intentions for your writing practice. But, you might also be wondering how to keep your creative spirit lit throughout 2024. For inspiration, we’ve created some tips to help
Poetry Deep Dive: Free Verse vs Organic Form
In the vast landscape of poetry, two distinct forms stand out as rebels—they break away from traditional constraints like rhyme and meter. Free verse poetry and organic poetry, though the terms are often used interchangeably, possess unique characteristics that set
Winter Writing Exercises to Help You Embrace the Outdoors
Winter is officially here, which means chilly air, gray skies, and barren landscapes, all making it challenging to venture outdoors and enjoy nature. The weather might have you hunkering down, longing for inviting, warm, sunny days. If you find yourself
Finding Writing Inspiration in a Word of the Year
Similar to setting new year’s resolutions or intentions, choosing a word of the year is a popular practice at the start of a new year. Picking a word of the year can help you determine what aspects of your life
A Quick Guide to Poetic Forms (And How to Make the Most of Them)
Meter, rhyme, and line breaks are a poet’s playground. Whether writing in free verse or classic couplets, poets use these elements to give a poem shape and structure; this shape is called form. There are countless types of forms poets
Snow-Themed Prompts to Help You Create a Poetic Winter Wonderland
This season, are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Playing “Let it Snow” on a loop? Watching holiday movie after holiday movie, awestruck by snowy scenes? Snow is a go-to element in winter-themed art, so why not incorporate snow into
Tips for Staying Motivated to Write Through Winter
Staying motivated as a writer is always challenging, but winter can bring a more intense slump. The chill and darkness of the season can make you want to do nothing but curl up on the couch with your favorite movies
4 Tips For Writing About Grief
Grief is a universal human experience. If you have or are currently grieving, whether you’ve said goodbye to a person, a relationship, a beloved pet, or a way of life, you’ll know grief can cause feelings of isolation and hopelessness.
Writing Tips: How to Write Poems on Sensitive Content
Writing poems on sensitive topics can be a challenging but rewarding endeavor. These topics often touch on deeply personal and/or societal issues that evoke strong emotions. Whether you want to address topics like grief, mental health, love, or social injustice,
Writing Tips: How to Incorporate Illustrations into Your Poetry
If you follow poetry, you’re likely familiar with the modern trend of featuring illustrations with poems. This aesthetic is not only Instagram-friendly, but it can also help you build your brand while enhancing your poetry’s storytelling. Whether you’re curating your
6 Ways to Play with Fall Imagery in Poetry
For many poetry lovers, Autumn has arrived, bringing with it crisp air and vibrant foliage. The rich and captivating colors of fall create a vivid canvas for poets to craft verses that evoke the sights, sounds, and emotions of the