The most famous poem of World War I, “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae, lives on today as the genesis of the Memorial Poppy.
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Poetry at Home—With Mischief, Toast, and Tea
Poetry is for life, not for ivory towers. That’s why we’re taking it home, with mischief, toast, and tea, through a new initiative called The Mischief Café.
Small Press Profile: Bellevue Literary Press
Bellevue Literary Press was born out of the “exceptional belief that literature should have a home in a medical school.” Maureen Doallas interviews publisher Erika Goldman.
Top 10 Best Red Poems
If there’s one thing red is not, it’s neutral. We’ve collected ten of the best red poems that will totally attract your attention.
4 Self-Editing Tips: Bring a Paint Can and Brush
Charity Singleton Craig sees self-editing like the touch-up work after painting a room. Come with a paint can for 4 self-editing tips.
Memoir Notebook: Voices (or, How to Write Spiritual Memoir)
Heed the voices, says Wm. Anthony Connolly, for they are the memoirist’s own rising from the soul.
Literary Tour: David Levinthal’s “MAKE BELIEVE” Exhibit at San Jose Museum of Art
Visit David Levinthal’s ‘MAKE BELIEVE’ exhibit at San Jose Museum of art, with cultural images such as Barbie, baseball, World War II and sexual politics.
The Ballad: An Infographic
We close out our month-long Ballad theme with a ballad infographic featuring famous ballad poems and folk songs, ballad poets, and a little bit of history.
Poetry Prompt: Ballads, Strange and Silly
Outrageous stories can be found within a ballad’s rhyme. We think a little nonsense is good for the child in all of us. Be a part of our silly poetry prompt
How to Be a Better Writer: Tree Artist Date
Join Laura Boggess as she hops the fence and wades through the grass to sit a while under the leafy branches of a giant tree.
The Best in Poetry: Top Ten Poetic Picks
Your novel’s optimum length is shorter than a bridge. A literary time capsule. Team building for the self-employed. It’s our Top 10 Poetic Picks.
Journey into Poetry: Maureen Doallas
For some, reading and writing poetry is a way “through the tunnel and back into the light.” Follow Maureen Doallas’ Journey into Poetry.
Twitter Poems: Top Ten Poetic Tweets
Few things make us happier than reading excellent poems on Twitter. Here are 10 of the best Twitter poems we’ve seen lately.
September Beats: Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac gave the name to the Beat Generation of writers and poets. In the more than 50 years after his death, he’s become an American legend.
Top 10 Best Mirror Poems
Poems make wonderful mirrors, excellent tools for self-reflection. We’ve gathered up a collection of 10 great mirror poems.
The Ballad: Poetry Prompt and Playlist
Our new playlist and poetry prompt pays homage to the timeless ballad. Listen along to our inspired tunes and let it bring out your inner troubadour.
The Progression of a Writing Life Part 3: Rejection
In Part 3 of our series on the progression of a writing life, Charity Singleton Craig considers the handling the falls and rejection that happen along the way.
The Essential Haiku: Versions of Basho, Buson, & Issa
Got an interest in haiku? The Essential Haiku is a great place to start. That, and the soup bowl.
Poetry Prompt: The One That Got Away
Our poetry prompt beckons you to gather among friends at the Tweetspeak Bait and Tackle. We’re spinning tales about the catch we just couldn’t hold on to.
Regional Tour: San Jose Museum of Art
For today’s Literary Tour, we join Dolly Lee on a visit to the San Jose Art Museum with a docent who instructs us to take a closer look.