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Prompt: Google Poetry

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

google poetry prompt

We count on search engines to deliver relevant web sites in response to our queries. Learn a bit about Google and write some poetry about this forward-thinking technological giant.

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Reading & Books Prompt: Lose Yourself in a Book

By Heather Eure 7 Comments

lose yourself in a book prompt

Put down the device and journey with us as we learn more about our attention span and the joy of getting lost in a book. Then get lost in your poetic thoughts and write them down.

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Writing Coach Podcast Series – I Am From

By Ann Kroeker 25 Comments

strawberries - Writing Coach Podcast Series - I Am From

“I Am From” helps you know yourself better, and the better you know yourself, the more you are equipped to say what you alone can say, in a voice that’s uniquely yours.

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Reading & Books: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 22 Comments

reading and books prompt

Without books, we’d have less understanding of the world and each other. What do reading and books mean to you? Join us as we consider this and write poetry about a life with books.

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Promises Promises: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 3 Comments

promises promises poetry prompt

Our word is our bond. How do we decide when to make a commitment? Join us as we explore promises made or broken—and create poetry (with great promise).

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Rivers and Lakes Poetry Prompt: Be a Lake Poet

By Heather Eure 17 Comments

lake poets poetry prompt

The Lake District in England has inspired many poets over the years, none more than William Wordsworth. Join us as we learn about those considered “Lake Poets” and create poetry that honors the natural beauty surrounding lakes.

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Rivers and Lakes Poetry Prompt: Celebrate a River

By Heather Eure 17 Comments

rivers bend poetry prompt

Just as rivers connect to the sea, to lakes, and to other rivers, we are connected to them. They play a major role in our life. Join us while we sing the praises of the waterway and write rivers of poetry.

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Poetry Prompt: Your heart (and Rondeau) On Your Sleeve

By Heather Eure 16 Comments

rondeau on your sleeve prompt

Many poets write with their heart on their sleeve. Those who wrote rondeau poems are no exception. Learn about the heart-felt sentiments of two famous rondeau poems and create one of your very own.

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Poetry Prompt: The Thoroughly Modern Rondeau

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

modern rondeau poetry prompt

Join us as we explore rondeau poetry a little further and learn what sets apart a modern rondeau from its middle age counterparts. Bring your 21st century sensibilities along and write a thoroughly modern rondeau with us.

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Poetry Prompt: A Rondeau You Can Dance To

By Heather Eure 13 Comments

musical rondeau poetry prompt

Step back in time to the 13th century and learn a little about the musical rondeau and the rock stars of the day. Then, choose your own favorite song and create a thoroughly modern version of the rondeau. Join us!

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R is for Rondeau: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 6 Comments

r is for rondeau

From the poems and songs of French troubadours of the 12th and 13th centuries, the Rondeau was born. Learn more about this poetry form and create a rondeau poem of your own.

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Celebrity Jewels: Elizabeth Taylor

By Heather Eure 3 Comments

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Elizabeth Taylor had a love affair with jewelry. Learn more about her famous glitzy collection and write some poetry about Dame Liz herself.

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