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
How Spoken Poetry Has Changed My Life
I never wanted to be a writer. If you had asked me ten years ago what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would’ve told you anything other than being what I am today. However, at my core,
Literary City Spotlight: Salt Lake City Edition
Salt Lake City is well-known for its dual-nature: integrating city life with access to the outdoors and unbeatable natural beauty. The most populous city in Utah, this state capital has 85 parks, breathtaking mountain views, and distinct neighborhoods like the
Top 5 Poetry Programs in the US: Where to Hone Your Craft
If you’re a budding poet or someone who already devotes their days scribbling verses in notebooks, furthering your education in poetry might seem like the next step. But why pursue a formal poetry program? For some, it’s about finding a
4 Fall Color Prompts for Cozy Season
As fall paints your life in comforting shades of red, yellow, and orange you might feel inspired to embrace this cozy season in your poetry. Because autumn is such a visually rich season, why not explore fall colors as you
Six Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through Poetry
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) is a time to honor and appreciate Hispanic and Latino communities' rich histories, cultures, and stories. One powerful way to immerse yourself in this celebration is through poetry. Whether you are a
Moon Metaphors For Your Spooky Season Poetry
Throughout human history, people have gazed at the moon in wonder. As spooky season approaches, you might find yourself looking to the sky for creative inspiration. Whether you embrace darker themes, channel a witchy energy, or simply incorporate the moon
Writing Prompts to Support Self-care
Self-care is critical to improving your overall wellbeing, but caring for yourself is a process. Since writing poetry is a cathartic act, we’ve created a list of relaxing and reflective prompts to support you on your self-care journey. Write an ode
5 Phenomenal October 2024 Releases
Much like the month of October, which contains both warm days still reminiscent of late summer and crisp nights that will have you reaching for your tea and fuzzy socks, this month’s poetry releases strike a perfect and fascinating in-between,
6 Gothic Love Poems to Celebrate Your Dark Side
When it comes to love, not every poem needs to be filled with sunshine and roses. For those who revel in the mysterious, the eerie, and the dramatic, gothic love poems speak straight to the soul. These poems capture the
7 Sensational Contemporary Poets to Read for National Poetry Day
National Poetry Day, celebrated annually in the UK on the first Thursday of October since 1994, is a time to embrace the beauty and power of language. It’s a day dedicated to poetry lovers, seasoned and new alike, and a