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Fatherhood: Family Ties Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 8 Comments

fatherhood poetry prompt

Our fathers are an important part of who we have become. This is not lost on poets, as many have written poems on fatherhood. Come along with us and read some poetry about fathers, then write your own heartfelt or hilarious poem.

Filed Under: Blog, Family Poems, Family Ties, Father Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Top 10 Dip Into Poetry Lines

By Will Willingham Leave a Comment

Top 10 Dip Into Poetry Lines berries in blender

We enjoy a daily sharing over Every Day Poems on Twitter, inviting you to dip into poetry with us. Check our our favorite 10 lines from the last few months.

Filed Under: Blog, Dip into Poetry, poetry, Twitter poetry

Last Child in the Woods: Green Space

By Will Willingham 13 Comments

Last Child in the Woods Green Space

In Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv makes the case for the importance of interaction with nature on our physical and emotional well-being.

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The Walt Whitman Award: “Afterland” by Mai Der Vang

By Glynn Young 10 Comments

Dancing Bokeh Afterland Man Der Vang

In “Afterland,” winner of the Walt Whitman Award, poet Mai Der Vang explores what happened to the Hmong people after the Vietnam War.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Poems, poetry, poetry news, poetry reviews, Poets, war poems

Committing Prufrock: 10 Reasons to Say Yes to Memorizing Poetry

By Sandra Heska King 20 Comments

Commiting Poetry tiger in snow

Why would someone take a dare to commit The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufock to memory? Sandra Heska King has 10 great reasons to say yes to a poetry dare.

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The Veil: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 6 Comments

the veil poetry prompt

Join us as we explore the poem “Lift Not the Painted Veil Which Those Who Live” by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Think of a response to his message and write it as a poem.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Veils and Walls, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Trident Is the Top-Ranked Agency: Meet Its No. 1 Literary Agent Mark Gottlieb – Part 1

By Glynn Young

Man on Phone Agent Mark Gottlieb

Literary agent Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group discusses his job, how he became involved in publishing, and publishers’ expectations of authors.

Filed Under: article, Books, Literary Agents, Publishing

Poetry Prompt: The Laughable Limerick

By Heather Eure 18 Comments

laughable limerick poetry prompt

When you’re in need of a good, hearty laugh, look no further than the limerick. With its catchy meter and rhyme, the limerick is fun to read and easy to memorize. Join us and write some laughable limericks!

Filed Under: Blog, Limerick, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Poetry for Life Scholarship Winner: Teja Dupree, of Johns Hopkins University

By T.S. Poetry 4 Comments

Teja Dupree Johns Hopkins The Writing Seminars Poetry for Life Scholarship Winner

Meet Teja Dupree, college sophomore from Woodbridge, Virginia, who is the 2017 winner of our Poetry for Life Scholarship.

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Committing Prufrock: Poetry Memorization Tips & Memories

By Sandra Heska King 24 Comments

Committing Prufrock Memorization Memories white flowers on green

Sandra Heska King uses her Phone-a-Friend to crowd-source poetry memorization tips and memories as she continues her Committing Prufrock Poetry Dare.

Filed Under: Blog, Commit Poetry, Poetry Dare, T.S. Eliot

Form It: Things Invisible Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 11 Comments

things invisible poetry prompt

“Form It” is a poetry prompt that focuses on exploring our topic through form poetry. The prompt includes recommendations for each form’s best use! This time, we’re going to “form” Things Invisible.

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Romeo and Juliet: Kissing a Fair Dragon in His Cave

By Callie Feyen 12 Comments

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When Callie Feyen teaches Romeo and Juliet, she uses the Oxford Press edition, and it is this one-sentence paragraph she makes sure the students discuss: “And then she meets Romeo.”

Filed Under: Blog, Literacy Starts With Love, Shakespeare, The Teacher Diaries

Things Invisible: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 35 Comments

things invisible poetry prompt

Considered one of the greatest books of the 20th century, and one of the bestselling books of all time, The Little Prince is a beloved classic. Within this endearing story, we explore the relationship of the little prince and his special rose. Join us as we write poetry about things invisible… and essential.

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Hanging by a Thread: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 11 Comments

hanging by a thread prompt

The tale of the Sword of Damocles offers a moral that is sometimes misunderstood. We promise not to leave you hanging by a thread. Come write a poetic tale with us!

Filed Under: Blog, Knots and Threads, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Love Knot: Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 19 Comments

love-red-ribbon-the-highwayman-love-knot

A single strand of dark red ribbon winds its way around the ebony locks of Bess, the innkeeper’s daughter, creating a love knot. Entwine a poetic knot of love this week and write your own clove-hitch of the heart.

Filed Under: Blog, Knots and Threads, love poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, writing prompt

Interview with an English Teacher, Pt 2: The Heroic in Literature

By Ann Kroeker 2 Comments

path through trees - Interview with an English Teacher, Pt 2

English teacher Diane Flint reflects on “the heroic” and “the hero’s journey” as a central theme taught in most English curricula.

Filed Under: Blog, English Teaching, English Teaching Resources

Dark Times Filled with Light: The Art of Poetry

By Will Willingham 14 Comments

Juan Gelman Dark Times Filled with Light glass shards

Juan Gelman’s poems express both the power and impotence to effect change, all the while making clear poetry is not for the faint of heart.

Filed Under: Blog, book club, Dark Times Filled with Light

Interview with an English Teacher, Pt 1: Texts and Teaching

By Ann Kroeker 6 Comments

buckeye - Interview with an English Teacher, Pt 1

Ann Kroeker interviews her high school English teacher, who reflects the heart of a guide—a mentor—for anyone who wants to help a student love literature.

Filed Under: Blog, English Teaching, English Teaching Resources

“David Copperfield”: Why Charles Dickens Has Endured

By Glynn Young 7 Comments

Autumn Child David Copperfield Charles Dickens

“Pickwick Papers” explains why Charles Dickens first became popular, but “David Copperfield” demonstrates why Dickens has endured.

Filed Under: article, book reviews, Books, Britain, Classic Books

It’s Poetry at Work Day 2017! Join with Us to Celebrate!

By Glynn Young 11 Comments

Hay Rake Poetry at Work Day

It’s Poetry at Work Day 2017! Join Tweetspeak Poetry in celebrating how poetry infuses our work and our workplaces, whatever and wherever they are.

Filed Under: article, poetry, Poetry at Work, Poetry at Work Day, poetry news

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