The Blueprint: Iconic Black Poets to Know this Black History Month
As we commemorate Black History Month, it is crucial to recognize the profound impact that Black poets have had on the world of literature and culture. Through their powerful words, these poets have not only conveyed the richness of the
Literary City Spotlight: Dublin
As the capital of Ireland and the country’s largest city, Dublin plays a towering role in the history and legacy of Irish writing. Characterized by its historic castles, bustling streets, and abundance of green space, Dublin is known for inspiring
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
7 Anticipated 2024 Poetry Releases to Preorder Now
2024 is already shaping up to be an unforgettable year of poetry. This year, collections from Pulitzer Prize winners and Guggenheim fellows hit shelves — diving into big themes like intergenerational trauma, nature, marriage and divorce, displacement, and more. Despite
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
7 Unexpected Prompts for Aquarius Season
Aquarius season spans January 20 through February 18, and it can often be one of the most transformative parts of the year. Reflecting its placement near the start of the year, Aquarius season is all about embracing new beginnings, making
4 Poems to Help You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
With January unfolding, many people are making more concrete steps to help them reach big-picture New Year’s resolutions and goals — including taking more risks, stepping out of their comfort zone, or trying new things. However you phrase it, this
5 January 2024 Collections to Start Your Year
The poetry collections publishing in the first month of 2024 bode well for it being a good year. From a new release by one of poetry’s most award-winning voices to the final installment in a favorite poetry trilogy, this month’s
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