When you want to bring a character to life, what do you reach for? Enjoy this sample of backstory. Then write a poem or vignette to try it out yourself.
New Video! — Otherside | Jason “Anchored Only by Memories”
Check out this video for the new novel ‘Otherside’: “Anchored by Memories.” — What are *you* anchored by?
New Science Fiction from Sara Barkat: Otherside! — Plus Prompt
A new novel from Sara Barkat has appeared over the horizon! Otherside, a science fiction tale that’s framed using The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, will keep you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ Due to the Loss of Field Roast Artisan Grain Sausage
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a story poem based on “Due to the Loss of Field Roast Artisan Grain Sausage.”
Celebrating 15 Years with the Kettle On! — Every Day Poems
Every Day Poems will turn 15 on May 5th, 2026. What better way to celebrate than with tea and tea poems?
Happy National Poetry Month!
National Poetry Month begins this week. We’ve got you covered, whether you want to read or write your way through the celebration!
Announcing a New Book! — Sadbook Collections 3
The Sadbook Collections continues with Book 3! Let Sadbook make your day—or gift the collection to a friend or co-worker who needs a smile.
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ What Did You Do Last Week?
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a list poem based on Erin Murphy’s “What Did You Do Last Week?”
Top 10 Dip Into Poetry
Have you heard about Dip into Poetry? It’s a chance to share your favorite lines from each day’s poem. Here are 10 of your faves we’ve seen recently.
Top 10 Dip Into Poetry
Have you heard about Dip into Poetry? It’s a chance to share your favorite lines from each day’s poem. Come share!
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ True North
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a poem based on Beth Copeland’s “True North.” Add a little fog & mystery along the way!
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ The Turning
Get your favorite steep (or brew) and join us in writing a poem based on Maggie Smith’s “I Think of You, Eréndira.” What will turn in your poem?
Top 10 Dip into Poetry
It’s time to see what your community loved in recent Every Day Poems. Come be surprised (and maybe add some lines of your own!)
Poetry Club Tea Date ✨ At the End
Get your favorite steep (or brew) & join us in writing a poem based on “[at the end]” by L.L. Barkat. Where will your “ending” lead us?
Poetry Prompt: Gathering Flowers
June is the time to begin gathering flowers and planting seeds. Come do so in a poem!
Poetry Prompt: The Phoenix
The bottom line with the phoenix, regardless of its colors, is the bird’s rebirth or regeneration, most usually from the ashes of a fire that consumed the prior bird.
10 Ways to Help Your Favorite Introverted Author: 1,000 Words
Your favorite introverted author would love your help (though they might not ask). Here is a fun way to help their book find new audience.
10 Ways to Help Your Favorite Introverted Author—Day 1: The Basic
Your favorite introverted author would love your help (though they might not ask). Here is one way you can begin.
Free E-Book + Poetry Prompt!
A free e-book exclusive for Tweetspeak patrons, just in time to celebrate Poetic Earth Month!
Braving the Poem: Interview with Catherine Abbey Hodges
It was a full moon night when Catherine Abbey Hodges first began writing poetry. That brave moment has stayed with her. Come be inspired by Catherine’s poetry journey and insights!