The Beachy Poem Challenge is designed to help us spice up familiar images by introducing new summer pairings.
10 Things Poets & Writers Can Do with the Small Moments
The small moments add up. What if we reclaimed them for our creativity? What new art might bubble up? Or, what new life directions?
Poetry in Prose—Where Love Is Born
I love a good story. But it’s in the telling—in the sounds of the words, and in the echoes and depths of expression—that my love for a novel is born.
How to Write a Found Poem—The Many Tools to Discover Treasure
To write found poetry is not to engage in an exact science. It’s an art. And, like all art, there is plenty of room to make it your own and keep expanding your ways and means and sources.
Happy Birthday Every Day Poems—Celebrating 15 Years!
Happy Birthday! Every Day Poems, Tweetspeak Poetry’s inbox newsletter featuring inspiring poems every day, celebrates 15 years!
Morning Tea French Poem + A 100-Year-Old Tea House
Discover the secrets of a 100-year-old tea house and read a poem along the way that was inspired by one of their teas.
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Euterpe
Inspiration is on the way, this time from your muse Euterpe! Find out this goddess’s background (and discover her instrument of choice). Then pen a poem.
Learning by Poetry: Dans la Nuit
Learning anything takes a bit of trying, which can feel like a leap into thin air. Start with play. And this little French poem to inspire.
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Terpsichore
Inspiration is on the way, this time from your muse Terpsichore! Find out this goddess’s background (and meet her mischievous children). Then pen a poem.
What Is a Simile?
What is a simile? It’s a literary device that can be used to make your poems fun or lovely. See examples + a poetry prompt!
Found in Translation: Love’s Fire & Ice
Come on a French translation adventure that explores the ways of love, with Ronsard’s images of fire and ice.
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Erato
Meet your Muse, Erato, and explore how all kinds of love fuels creative work. Consider romantic, platonic, familial, or self-love!
What Is Lyric Poetry?
Lyric poetry is one of those terms we’ve probably heard tossed around quite a bit, though we may forget to ask “What is lyric poetry, anyway?”
Learning by Poetry: Los Vecinos
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Introducing Inspiration—New Annual Theme!
We’re stepping into 2026 with a new annual theme: Inspiration. It begins with ‘breathing in.’ Come join us and write an Inspiration poem!
Learning by Poetry: C’est Fait Par du Monde
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Learning by Poetry: Pas du Tout
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Found in Translation: Gently May It Sing
Come on a French translation adventure that encourages us to be gentle with ourselves, thanks to a poem by Hélène Cardona.
Learning by Poetry: Vous venez d’où?
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5 Fun Ways to Play with Language!
Splashing around in words of any kind can help you form as a poet. Here are five easy ways to get splashing in a foreign language. Plus a poetry prompt!