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
8 Tried and True Ways to Get Over Writer’s Block
Writer’s block—those two dreaded words that can turn even the most seasoned writer's day upside down. Whether you're working on a novel, a blog post, or even a simple email, the inability to translate your thoughts into words can feel
How to Start Writing Poetry as a Total Beginner
If you’re searching for an outlet to express your creativity, writing poetry is an accessible way to escape and effectively process your emotions. Unsure where to begin? Here’s how to start writing poetry as a total beginner. Spend time simply freewriting Grab
5 Reading and Writing Prompts to Help You Navigate Grief
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to normalizing grief and opening a dialogue surrounding it. While grief—with all its nuances and non-linear milestones—can be difficult to talk about in the outside world, this complicated emotion and
Tips For Writing Supernatural-Themed Poetry
Exploring the supernatural in your poetry provides endless writing possibilities, letting you unlock rich worlds to pull creative inspiration from. So, if you’re bored by the mundane, escape the normal world with these tips for writing supernatural-themed poetry. Explore a specific aspect
How to Stay on Track with Your Writing Goals
To develop, expand, and ultimately hone their craft, writers often set writing goals for themselves. Whether you’re a poetry hobbyist, an aspiring poet, or an established writer publishing collections, staying on track with writing goals can prove challenging. To help,
How to Memorize Poems for Confidence and Cognitive Power
Today, many people see memorizing and reciting poetry as an old-school endeavor. On the contrary, memorizing poetry continues to be a relevant and useful activity in 2024. By doing the work to commit poems to memory, you can give more
Summer Prompts to Brighten Up Your Poetry
The sun is shining, the air is warm, the days are long—summer’s here! Take advantage of inspiration this season by leaning into your creativity. When you open your notebook, brighten up your poetry with these summer writing prompts. Write a poem
8 Writing Tips From Published Writers
Poetry is, first and foremost, meant to be enjoyed, and not everyone who enjoys writing poetry also aims to master it. However, many poets do aspire to become better writers. If you’re the type of poet who’s committed to improving
6 Writing Prompts for the Summer Solstice
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, 2024’s summer solstice will fall on June 20, marking the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. With traditions ranging from jumping over bonfires to hiking to the
6 Cozy Writing Prompts for Cancer Season
Cancer season arrives June 20 and stays until late July. Ruled by the moon and represented by the crab, Cancers are sensitive and intuitive, as well as self-protective. People with this watery sign likely assume caretaking roles easily, whether that’s
4 Poetry Prompts to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
Everyone needs a self-care routine—especially poets, who are often highly sensitive and tuned into the world around them. Luckily, poetry itself is a reliable creative outlet that helps us cope, build communities, and heal from trauma. Here are 4 ways