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The Pirate’s Code Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

the pirate's code poetry prompt

Who knew that pirates had a set of rules while they were out pillaging and plundering? Join us and learn more about the pirate code of conduct and write your own pirate bylaws with poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, Pirate Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Memoir Notebook: In the Jingle Jangle Morning, 1965

By Rick Maxson 14 Comments

Grand Canyon Memoir Notebook Jingle Jangle Morning

A young Richard Maxson takes off in the Jingle Jangle Morning of Bob Dylan’s “Tambourine Man” on a cross country road trip and into his own Tomorrowland.

Filed Under: Blog, Memoir Notebook

Top 10 Best Poems About Wood

By Will Willingham 4 Comments

Top 10 Poems About Wood rough fence post with wire

How many poems would a woodchuck write if a woodchuck could write poems? We have ten great poems about wood to make any woodchuck smile.

Filed Under: Blog, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, Tree Poems

The Joy of Poetry: As Much as She Could Carry

By Megan Willome 14 Comments

The Joy of Poetry Nancy Marie Davis Painting

Enjoy an excerpt of the newest title from T. S. Poetry Press, The Joy of Poetry: How to Keep, Save & Make Your Life with Poems.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, English Teaching Resources, Finding Inspiration, journey into poetry, poetry, Poetry for Life, poetry teaching resources, Popular Title!, Summer Read!, The Joy of Poetry, writer's group resources

Poetic Voices: Lucia Cherciu and Sarah Nichols

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

Woman in Rain Lucia Cherciu Sarah Nichols

Recent poetry collections by Lucia Cherciu and Sarah Nichols reflect the poetry of exile, but in very different ways – exile from one’s country and voluntary exile and isolation.

Filed Under: Blog, Books, Poems, Poetic Voices, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Pirate Poems: A Pirate’s Life For Me Prompt

By Heather Eure 42 Comments

a pirate's life poetry prompt

Pirate poems! Freedom, adventure on the open sea, long work hours, battles, treasure, and a fantastic wardrobe—the stuff of a pirate’s life (and poems).

Filed Under: Blog, Pirate Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Celebrating National Poetry Month: The Joy of Poetry

By T.S. Poetry 29 Comments

The Joy of Poetry Yellow Flowers

Besides all the free National Poetry Month gifts and inspirational invitations, we’ve got a surprise we can’t wait to share with you. The Joy of Poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, English Teaching Resources, Finding Inspiration, journey into poetry, National Poetry Month, Poetry for Life, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources

9 Ways to Include Libraries in Your Book Marketing Plan

By Charity Singleton Craig 8 Comments

Ways to Include Libraries in Book Marketing woman by library shelves

When you plan for your book release, don’t overlook libraries in your book marketing plan. Working with libraries can be fun, fulfilling, and financially surprising.

Filed Under: Blog, Book promotion, Books, Libraries, Writing Business Tips

How to Write a College Application Essay: An Introduction

By Tania Runyan 9 Comments

smiling girl - How to Write a College Application Essay: An Introduction

Introducing the How to Write a College Application Essay series, Tania Runyan assures us that poetry and personal statements aren’t too far off.

Filed Under: Blog, College, Creative Non-Fiction, English Teaching Resources, How to Write a College Application Essay

Walt Whitman in Brooklyn: Newspapers and “Leaves of Grass”

By Glynn Young 11 Comments

Walt Whitman lived for 22 years in Brooklyn, and the city exerted a powerful influence on his poetry, especially “Leaves of Grass.”

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Blog, New York Literary, Poems, poetry, Poets, Walt Whitman

Time Poetry Prompt: Once Upon a Time

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

once upon a time poetry

All cultures have a story-starting phrase like Once upon a time. It grabs our attention and promises adventure. Come along on a storytelling journey with a poetic twist.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Time Poems, writer's group resources, writing prompts

3 Cool Ways to Increase Your Poetry Reading

By Tania Runyan 5 Comments

If poetry makes you a better writer and reader, maybe you should read more poetry. Use these three methods to increase your poetry reading.

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, Poetry for Life, Read

Your Free Jeans Poems & Photos E-book and an Invitation!

By T.S. Poetry 7 Comments

National Poetry Month Jeans Poems and Jeans Photos Zipper

Last year, during National Poetry Month, you gave us your jeans. In poems and photos. Now we’re giving them back to you in free e-book form. Come get the collection, plus a special invitation!

Filed Under: Blog, National Poetry Month, Short Poems

De-Stress with Our Poetry Coloring Book!

By Will Willingham 15 Comments

Peaceful Reeds De-stress

Coloring books can help reduce stress. And poetry can help reduce stress. So make your days stress-free with our new poetry coloring book.

Filed Under: Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Free Poetry Coloring Book, National Poetry Month, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources

Coloring Page Poems: The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy

By Will Willingham 3 Comments

Coloring Page Poems The Darkling Thrush by Thomas Hardy

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with Thomas Hardy’s “The Darkling Thrush.”

Filed Under: Bird Poems, Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources

“The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606″

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

Shakespeare in Stone The Year of Lear

“The Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606” by James Shapiro is a masterful re-creation of a critical year in the life of William Shakespeare.

Filed Under: Blog, book reviews, Books, Classic Plays, King Lear, Macbeth, Shakespeare, Shakespeare Files

Time Machine Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 27 Comments

time machine poetry prompt

This week, we invite you to jump in a time machine and go forward or backward to a period of time of your own choosing. Never mind the Butterfly Effect, just bring us back some of your poetry.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, Time Poems, writer's group resources, writing prompts

The Best Buildings: Carnegie Library—Eureka Springs, Arkansas

By Rick Maxson 3 Comments

Old Books on Shelf - Eureka Springs Carnegie Library

The broad shoulders of a compact building donated by Andrew Carnegie rises from the bluffs of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. On its front: FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Filed Under: Blog, Libraries, Regional Tour

Every Day Ideas: Every Day Sketches

By Will Willingham 22 Comments

Every Day Sketches woman sketching on notebook

Use a line from an Every Day Poems selection and share pictures of your Every Day Sketches, and we’ll save them for possible inclusion in a special “Every Day Ideas” ebook.

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

Coloring Page Poem: She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron

By Will Willingham 6 Comments

She Walks in Beauty Poem Shareable Graphic

Our coloring page poems series brings the fun stress relief of coloring pages and poetry together, today with Lord Byron’s “She Walks in Beauty.”

Filed Under: Blog, Coloring Page Poems, Nature Poems, Poems, poetry teaching resources

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