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Philip Levine and Kristen Dupard Discuss “What Work Is”
Kristen Dupard and Philip Levine discuss their shared love of poetry and Levine’s poem “What Work Is.”
You Are a Poetry Person—Maybe You Just Don’t Know It
If you say you’re not a poetry person, poet Tara Skurtu will not believe you. Find out why she believes everyone is a poetry person.
Poetry Prompt: Dog Dreams
Watching a sleeping dog running in place makes us wonder what they’re dreaming of. Come learn a little about dog dreams. Then, write some poetry about the slumbering mind of man’s best friend.
Mastering the Elements of Story—Workshop!
A workshop that will help you write the best stories—to sell or to share. Starts February 29.
Learning to Love Art—It’s as Easy as Riding a Bike
Megan Willome learns to love art while visiting her town’s art galleries and studios on a bicycle tour.
Poetry Prompt: Daydreaming
Take a break from the daily grind and drift off with us for a while. We’re daydreaming, writing poetry, and celebrating you, too, dreamer.
Poetry Prompt: What Dreams May Come
This month’s poetry prompt theme draws us into our subconscious mind, the place of dreams. Learn something about dream analysis and create a poem about a memorable dream you’ve had. Put on your jammies and join us!
House & Home Poetry Prompt: The Kitchen
Come in to our kitchen and let us pour you a cup of coffee while we discuss the heart of the home and create poetry. Join us!
House & Home Playlist and Prompt
Get cozy in your favorite chair and enjoy some new tunes and a brand-new theme. This week’s prompt is all about a place called home.
Math, Science, Technology Prompt: My Devices
The connection we share with our electronic devices is a bond few can break. This week’s poetry prompt explores the love of technology.
Math, Science, & Technology Poetry Prompt: Wider Than the Sky
Will a computer ever surpass the capacity of the brain? This week’s poetry prompt invites you to consider the binary mind.
Math, Science, & Technology: Playlist and Prompt
Check out our new playlist and prompt theme celebrating all things math, science, & technology. Come and see how numbers, physics, and poetry work together.
Poetry Prompt: Playground Games
Put away the books and come learn poetry on the playground. Pick your favorite game and join us!
Poetry Unit: Form
Organize your poetry unit by delving into different popular forms like sonnets and catalog poems, or haiku, sestinas, epic poems, and more. We’ve got great resources to help you.
Games Poetry Prompt: Sports
Celebrate athleticism and sports the way Pindar did. This week we stretch our muscles and write poetry about our favorite sport. It’s time to play!
Writing Poetry: Books & Free Articles
Writing poetry can be a great way to improve your prose writing and your basic ability with images and words. Of course, writing poetry can be a wonderful past-time for its own sake. Either way, here are some wonderful resources that will help you out.
Poetry Prompt: Word Games
This week’s prompt invites you to play word games. Join us as we learn how games can improve and grow our poetry.
Games: Playlist and Poetry Prompt
This month’s playlist and poetry prompt is all fun and games. Listen along, dust off your favorite board game, and join us!
The Literary Epic: Poetry Prompt
Come along on an exploration of the literary epic and find out why Virgil made us readers. Remember to pack your prompt-writing pencil!