Best How-To Books on Writing Poetry
One of the most frequently mentioned tips for improving any craft is to keep learning. And when it comes to poetry, adjusting to and growing alongside the ever-changing genre can…
6 Poetry Collections Written by Celebrities
James Franco isn’t the only actor branching out of Hollywood into the world of poetry and creative writing. Although he might be the most popular to discuss, there are many…
Famous Poets and Their Writing Habits: What We Can Learn from Them
If the work is going badly, I stay until 12:30. If it’s going well, I’ll stay as long as it’s going well. It’s lonely, and it’s marvelous. I edit while…
8 Helpful Online Resources for Poets
Whether you’re a beginning writer or a longtime poet, finding competitions, community, and advice is an ongoing process. Reading others’ work, entering competitions, and participating in workshops can help you…
Poetry on the Front Page: Poets Confront the Headlines
“The 24-hour news cycle,” “fake news,” “news alerts”—these phrases seem to sweep through our society, inspiring op-eds, psychological studies, and political talking points.
5 Poetry-Related Accounts to Follow on Social Media
About a year ago, I became determined to make social media a more positive, interesting outlet, and, for me, that meant following lots of literary accounts.
Poetry in prison: how Writers’ Block helps incarcerated individuals reclaim their voices
Writers’ Block is a Nebraska Writers’ Collective program that leads incarcerated individuals to self-expression through creative writing and poetry.
UK Poetry competitions to look out for in 2019
I cannot speak for everyone but I love participating in poetry-writing competitions because each time is a learning experience. They help me explore new writing ideas and formats and encourage…
Submission Etiquette: How to Submit Your Poetry for Publication
Getting your work published is no easy feat, but living in the age of the internet makes it a little easier. That being said, there are a number of right…