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Lydia Davis and Selective Memory, at Purchase College

By L.L. Barkat 8 Comments

Lydia Davis Purchase College Peas

In a witty address at Purchase College, Lydia Davis helps you re-imagine your writing life, from dreams to peas.

Filed Under: Blog, New York Literary, Writing Life, Writing Tips

Top 10 Picks at the Indianapolis Museum of Art

By L.L. Barkat 25 Comments

Indianapolis Museum of Art Funny Signs

Here are five great reasons to love the Indianapolis Museum of Art, with 10 great art picks to bring those reasons alive.

Filed Under: Art Galleries and Exhibits, Blog, Indiana Tour, Regional Tour

Casual (The E-book is Here!)

By L.L. Barkat 12 Comments

Casual Jeans Susan Etole

You wanted us to publish your work in an e-book. We listened. Casual: A Little Book of Jeans Poem and Photos is here!

Filed Under: Blog, E-books

Shakespeare & Company: Write Me a Melody Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 22 Comments

Shakespeare Poetry Prompt Purple Flowers in a Forest

Come write with us for a ballad poetry prompt or a sonnet poetry prompt, with Shakespeare as our guide.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Surreal Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Gold+ Partner Profile: Author & Publisher Laura Lynn Brown

By L.L. Barkat 17 Comments

Gold Partner Profile Laura Lynn Brown Clover in Light

Meet our new witty and warm Gold Partner, Laura Lynn Brown and learn a few secrets about writing inspiration and why you might want to be a partner too.

Filed Under: Interview, Interviews, Writing Life

Shakespeare & Company: This One Doesn’t Belong Photo & Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 31 Comments

This One Doesn't Belong Photo Prompt Bus in Field

Strangeness arrests. It can cause inquiry, new vision, fear, a will to act (or not act). Let’s harness the power of strangeness in this week’s prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, Photo Play, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Shakespeare-Themed Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Shakespeare & Company: Dream a Little Dream Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 44 Comments

Dream a Little Dream Shakespeare Poetry Hot Air Balloon

Dream a little dream with us, in this Shakespeare poetry prompt. You can deny what the poem means, if anything at all. That’s the beauty of a dream.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Shakespeare-Themed Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Heroes and Villains Poetry Prompt: Lord of the Flies

By L.L. Barkat 23 Comments

Foggy Rocks Heroes and Villains Poems

The Lord of the Flies has strong villains and heroes, including the landscape itself. Use it as a source for your next poem?

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10 Great Mother’s Day Gifts—for the Writing Mom

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10 Great Books for a Writing Mom

Looking for last-minute great Mother’s Day Gifts? If your mom is a writer (or you think she could be), these titles are for her.

Filed Under: Blog, Books

Castle Conversations: Arianna Huffington at Manhattanville College

By L.L. Barkat 5 Comments

Manhattanville Castle staircase

Manhattanville College serves up intriguing Castle Conversations, beginning with Arianna Huffington, a woman both visionary and down-to-earth.

Filed Under: Blog, Literary Tour

Top Ten National Poetry Month Books and Tools!

By L.L. Barkat 5 Comments

Best National Poetry Month Books and Tools Wood Fence

Looking for the best National Poetry Month books and tools? From Billy Collins to haiku, from sonnets to cinnamon & jealous poem stacks, this list entices!

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, poetry teaching resources

Read for Fun—It’s Time to Put the Love Back In

By L.L. Barkat 33 Comments

Books and Books Bookstore Window Read for Fun

The Read for Fun movement began with a single tweet. It’s about books, love, and fun. Or maybe it’s about life.

Filed Under: Blog, Read for Fun

The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry

By L.L. Barkat 29 Comments

Koi Pond Pink Floating Flower

You have poetry questions. We have (some) poetry answers—and questions of our own. Join our latest discussion!

Filed Under: poetry teaching resources, The Poet is In

10 Spring Books to Help Kiss Winter Goodbye

By L.L. Barkat 6 Comments

Spring Books Waterway with Fog 1

Here are ten great “spring books” to help us coax spring to (please!) make her appearance. From nonfiction to poetry to creativity and writing titles.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, Finding Inspiration, Spring Poems

Get in Our E-Book: Every Day Ideas

By L.L. Barkat 127 Comments

Every Day Ideas Poems in Window

When you dip into your Every Day Poems to find lines for poem starters, you could get published in our upcoming Every Day Ideas 2015 ebook.

Filed Under: Blog, Every Day Ideas, Every Day Poems, How to Write a Poem, poetry teaching resources

10 Luscious Love Poem Books for Your Valentine

By L.L. Barkat 12 Comments

Red Valentine Flower

Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but there is still time to treat your Love to one or more of these luscious love poem books.

Filed Under: Blog, book reviews, Books, love poems, love poetry, Valentine's Day

Fifty Ways to Love Your Mother

By L.L. Barkat 18 Comments

Valentine's Cupcakes

Not sure how to love your Mother for Valentine’s Day? Check out these ways with words. From the poignant to the hilarious.

Filed Under: Blog, Valentine's Day

Congratulations and Writing Opportunity: Makes You Mom

By L.L. Barkat 10 Comments

Congrats Makes You Mom Day Lily

A new website that could be a writing opportunity. You have a mom, right? There might be something you could write at Makes You Mom.

Filed Under: Blog, writer's group resources

The Poet is In: Let’s Talk Sentimental Poetry

By L.L. Barkat 110 Comments

Love Locks Sentimental Poetry

You wanted to know what makes for sentimental poetry. We’re here to answer that question and raise a few questions of our own.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry teaching resources, The Poet is In

Every Day Ideas: Poem Pinups

By L.L. Barkat 5 Comments

Poem Pinups Billy Collins Hunger Poem

Now, when you share pictures of your Every Day Poem pinups, we’ll save them for possible inclusion in a special “Every Day Ideas” ebook in 2015.

Filed Under: Blog, Every Day Ideas, Every Day Poems, Getting Published

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