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
Can Exercise Influence Your Poetry Practice?
Have you ever felt a surge of creativity after a sweat-filled spin class? Or have you ever experienced a breakthrough after a run around your block? We’ve known for a long time that mental and physical health are connected and can
Writing Tips for Each Moon Phase
Since prehistoric times, the moon has played a crucial role in our lives. In ancient civilizations, the moon was viewed as a deity. Old lore tells us about its force to convert humans into monsters. Poets and writers of fiction
3 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Poetry
Meditation and poetry are best buddies. The more you meditate, the more your poetry can flourish because you have practiced being present, and this practice will attune you to inspiration and creativity. On the flip side, poetry can make your meditation
8 of the Most Writer-Friendly Coffee Shops Across America
With the invigorating smell of coffee, the relaxing murmur of customers, and a familiar, cozy drink close at hand, writing at coffee shops is a long-missed pastime by many. From New York to L.A., with a smattering of stops in-between,
Six Poetry Prompts for Radical Self-Love
Here at Read Poetry, we’re big proponents of self-love. From bringing you ways to celebrate yourself with poetry to poetic methods for emotional healing, we believe poetry can help you protect and build upon your most important relationship. With scientific
How Journaling Can Improve Your Poetry
Writing in all forms can help strengthen your creativity and artistic expression. That being said, have you ever considered the benefits of journaling as you set out to write your next great poem? Journaling is a perfect complement to poetry
How To Know If A Literary Magazine Is A Right Fit For Your Poetry
So many rejection letters start with this sentence: “Thank you for your submission, but unfortunately, your poem is not a right fit for our magazine.” On the surface, this seems like a rejection, but if you look deeply and explore
4 Ways To Celebrate Poetry Long After National Poetry Month is Over
Special occasions are fun ways to remind us to celebrate the things we love, and National Poetry Month gave us lots of opportunities to make the most of our passion for poetry. But, just because April is over does not
How to Use the ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Technique in Poetry
I am sure you have heard it before: show, don’t tell. It is the celebrated telling vs. showing in prose. In this regard, Anton Chekhov writes, in a letter to his brother, Alexander Chekhov, “for instance: you will capture the
How To Write A Nostalgic Poem
You know the feeling: you drive back into your hometown and pass your high school or you smell the perfume your mom used to wear when you were younger? Moments like this make memories flood over us in a wave