A series of Edward Gorey-like illustrations and poems that chronicle the concocted demise of favorite literary and movie characters. Next up: a Star Trek trio.
Archives for October 2013
Creative Writing Workshops: Festival of Women Writers
Donna Falcone discovered some creative writing workshops at the inaugural Festival of Women Writers at Hobart Book Village in New York.
WordCandy Sweet Bloggers: Quoting Cats
I had visions of growing old in a house full of cats (all offspring of the mangy Mommy Kitty and her many-timing orange Tom), and spending my final days surrounded in my living room recliner by litter boxes and tuna cans piled as high as my chest, a world speckled in cat dander in which I never meant to live. Cats can do that to a person.
Top 10 Poems with Make-or-Break Titles
Your poem title sets the tone. We show how changing a title can create an entirely different poem. Plus 9 poems with make-or-break titles!
Operation Poetry Dare: The Conclusion of the Matter
Nancy Franson completes the Poetry Dare and says, “I officially love poetry!” So was it just a stunt, or was this a true poetry-avoidant conversion?
Fiction Jumpstart Workshop Fall 2013
Dream of writing the breakout novel? You need to start somewhere. Begin today, with our Fiction Workshop taught by bestselling author Anthony Connolly.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Michael’s Colors
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Here we feature the beautiful art of Michael Wasserman and peek into his favorite poems.
Poets and Poems: Sam Willetts and “New Light for the Old Dark”
Poets and Poems highlights “New Light for the Old Dark” by Sam Willetts, which combines individual and family history for an effect both personal and universal.
Ghazal Poetry: How to Write a Ghazal & Playlist!
Ghazal poetry is poetry of longing. Check out these easy instructions for How to Write a Ghazal. And smile at “Hip-Hop Ghazal, ” by Patricia Smith.
How to Become a Better Writer: Blue Artist Date
Robert McCready knows how to become a better writer when he heads out on an Artist Date and finds the blues.
Video Poem: Mortal Ghazal
Moving video poem: “Mortal Ghazal, ” by Luisa A. Igloria
This Week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
Shakespeare in its original English. Or Shakespeare rewritten. Infographics, code poetry, bad real estate photos and artful cookies. Find all this and more in our Top Ten Poetic Picks.
On Books: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Charity Singleton Craig shares book recommendations between results of recent cancer tests. Have you read The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?
Get Your Official Poetry at Work Day Poster!
Poetry at Work Day is coming Tues., January 14, 2014. Post the news at your workplace, library, or school or just own the poster for posterity. 1st 500 Free!
Infographic: Poetry at Work Day 2017
Poetry at Work Day is coming January 14, 2014. To launch this year’s celebration, we’re releasing our brand new 2014 Poetry at Work Day infographic.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Lunch at Pizza Hut
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We’ll be featuring poetic and artistic glimpses into lives with Down syndrome.
Twitter Party: The Poetry Home Repair Manual
Tweetspeak Poetry’s recent poetry jam on Twitter used Ted Kooser’s “The Poetry Home Repair Manual” for prompts — with some surprising results.