6 Sensitive Writing Prompts for Navigating Big Emotions
The biggest and rawest emotions make for some of the best poetry. However, it’s not always easy to translate feelings of rage, devastation, and heartbreak into words. You might feel like you’re failing each time you try, or like a
3 Rain Prompts to Wash Away Writers’ Block
Gray skies, a million raindrops, tumultuous winds—rain and storms offer endless writing inspiration. Whether you explore your healing journey, appreciate nature’s everyday beauty, or bring attention to a natural disaster, here are some rainstorm prompts to spark your creativity. Write 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
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
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 whether or not it’s accepted into traditional publishing channels like
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
Celebrating (or Lamenting) Summer’s End: 7 Poetry Prompts for Seasonal Transition
As August comes to a close, everyone will have varying reactions to the end of summer and the start of fall. For some, this is a mournful transition, marking the end of beloved sunshine and summer adventures. Others will welcome
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
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
5 Unique Poetry Prompts to Find Fresh Inspiration This Spring
As spring brings the promise of new beginnings and fresh inspiration, it's the perfect time to dive into the world of poetry and let your creativity bloom. Whether you're a seasoned poet seeking to challenge yourself or a newcomer eager