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…
Virtual Poetry Events to Attend This October: Finding Poetry Community
Maybe it’s the anticipation of big, shareable meals and cozy holidays, or maybe it’s the collective energy of back-to-school season, but October has a way of making us want to…
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,…
Forget Merit: Write Poems to Express Yourself
What makes a poem “good?” There are a lot of valid, subjective answers to this question, but in many literary circles, the quality of a poem is often judged by…
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…
How Poetry Can Support Your Self-Care Practice This Self-Care Awareness Month
Happy Self-Care Awareness Month! This month serves as a reminder that you deserve to prioritize your well-being. Although self-care looks differently for everyone, this practice involves caring for your health…
5 Poetry Audiobooks to Help You Embrace Autumn
There’s a chill in the air, your morning coffee tastes sweeter, and you’re diving into the possibilities of learning something new—that’s right, fall has finally arrived. On these crisp mornings…
5 Sizzling September 2024 Releases
A transitional month, September invites us to reflect on summer and to look forward to fall. It’s full of in-betweens and wistfulness, like a humid day leading into a chilly…
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…
6 Reasons to Write Fictional Poetry
From classic epics to modern poetry books, poets have taken a fictional approach to writing throughout history. If you’re struggling to write poetry from an autobiographical point of view, add…
The Magic of August: 5 Poems for Late Summer
Jenny Han once said, “Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.” In the northern hemisphere, August can be a time of extreme heat, flash thunderstorms,…
8 of the Best Newsletters for Poetry In Your Inbox
Founded in 2017, Substack is a growing online platform where writers, journalists, and content creators publish subscription-based newsletters. If you’re looking for fresh, high-quality content about poetry and writing, Substack…