Maybe more intentional than it wants to let on, Random Acts of Poetry Day was an opportunity to haphazardly (wink, wink) spread some poetry love (and joy).
Poetry Prompt: On Mystery
Mystery surprises us, like an unexpected giraffe. Join author Callie Feyen as she offers a poetry prompt on mystery. And the need for exclamation points.
Celebrating 10 Years—Infographic: The Story of Tweetspeak in Balloons, Cake & Chickens
Who could have believed all that would happen from a simple Twitter party, between just 4 friends? We had no idea. But it’s been a wild journey, from NASA to The Paris Review and so, so much more. Join us in an amazing (and humorous) retrospective. Poultry-approved.
It’s Random Acts of Poetry Day—And The World Could Still Use Kindness
In a world that still needs kindness, more than ever, we bring you Random Acts of Poetry Day and encourage you to “freshen the world with poems,” as Ted Kooser puts it.
Want a Sense of Home, Togetherness & Creativity?—Try The Farmers Market Factor
Charity Singleton Craig wraps up her book club discussion of Farmacology exploring the ways that farmers markets and community gardening contribute to the health not only of individuals, but of entire communities.
Stairs & Ascensions: Lighthouse in New Jersey
For this month’s “Stairs and Ascensions” theme, enjoy this patron-only excerpt from L.L. Barkat’s beloved Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing.
Farmacology Book Club: Stress, Brain Plasticity, and Living a Free-Range Writing Life
A little sunshine, outdoor play, and socializing can go a long way to reduce stress in humans — and chickens. Charity Singleton Craig discusses Farmacology in this week’s book club.
Poetry Prompt: Begin with Your Feet Poems
How does learning a new skill help free us to become more ourselves? Join author Callie Feyen as she begins with her feet in a Zumba class. Then write a poem!
Book Club Announcement: “The Art of the Essay”
Get ready to join Tweetspeak Poetry for some essay-writing! Join us next month for a book club about Charity Singleton Craig’s ‘The Art of the Essay.’
Farmacology Book Club: Good Tilth for the Land, the Body and Our Writing
Whether it’s the soil where food is grown, the food we put in our bodies, or the writing we put on the page, we need good tilth. Charity Singleton Craig discusses the natural and self-sustaining nutrient cycles in our Farmacology book club.
Poetry Prompt: Wasps as Metaphor
What metaphors can you find in your life to explore in your writing? Join author Callie Feyen as she considers a tree outside her home, and also, wasps.
Children’s Book Club: “Dear Evan Hansen”
Author Megan Willome considers the power of trees in “Dear Evan Hansen” for Tweetspeak’s Children’s Book Club, which this month, is all about teenagers.
Un-writing the Fairytale, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 2017: The Feminist Implications of Failed Deconstruction and the Lack of Fairytale Logic
The reviews of Disney’s live action Beauty and the Beast 2017 never did end up raving. Here’s a suggestion as to why a movie (and story) with such potential fell short. Writers, take note.
Stairs & Ascensions Poetry Prompt: Beginnings
What do first steps in a new season look like for you? How do they feel? Join author Callie Feyen as she navigates unravelings and beginnings.
By Heart: “I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud” + New Poetry Challenge
Join author Megan Willome as she learns Wordsworth’s “I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud” By Heart and considers authorship.
Book Club Announcement: Farmacology
What’s good for the land—its soil, its vegetation, its animals—is also good for us. Starting September 16, join Charity Singleton Craig for a book club discussion of Daphne Miller’s Farmacology and the connection between farming and health.
Poetry Prompt: Your Queen Mab—What Helps Or Haunts You?
Join author Callie Feyen as she shares an excerpt from The Teacher Diaries, and explores the dreams we have that both help and haunt us.
Poetry Prompt: What Does A Dream Look Like?
Dreams are shape-shifters and snitches. Join Callie Feyen and explore the many forms a dream can take shape, through poetry.
Dreams & Imaginings: Trail Tags
Author Megan Willome’s dream to earn more trail tags gets interrupted by lightning—and she ponders where to go from here.
Between Friends: The Making of a Heroine
In this excerpt from Romeo & Juliet (the full play—includes essays and annotations by Callie Feyen), Feyen talks about finding yourself in a story, even when you’re not sure you want to.