Darrelyn Saloom recalls her mother, Billie Burnside and the Circle Inn lounge in this poignant entry in the Memoir Notebook.
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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.
Top 10 Best Question Poems
Here are 10 of the best question poems that give unexpected answers. How would you answer these same questions if the poem was yours?
Loki Goodness Campaign 3 & 4
The Loki Goodness Campaign is a parody of a phenomenon among Thor and Loki fans, many whom believe Loki has gotten a bad rap and is actually good.
September Beats: Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg started with the Beat Generation and became known for the obscenity trial over his “Howl and Other Poems” and a devotion to protest.
Top 10 Best Rose Poems
Robbie Burns didn’t write the first rose poem. But he may have written one of the best rose poems. Enjoy this fresh bouquet of 12—minus two!
The Loki Goodness Campaign, 2: Advice Column
The Loki Goodness Campaign is a parody of a phenomenon among Thor and Loki fans, many whom believe Loki has gotten a bad rap and is actually good.
The Loki Goodness Campaign, 1
The Loki Goodness Campaign is a parody of a phenomenon among Thor and Loki fans, many whom believe Loki has gotten a bad rap and is actually good.
Memoir Notebook: Double I/Eye
You’ll attempt in memoir to recall as best you can, but it’s not always possible. One possible avenue of resolving the memory folly is splitting the memoirist in two.
Revamping The Raven—and Other Writing Mischief
What does it mean to have a well-rounded writing approach? It might require a dog, a cup of tea, and Poe’s “The Raven.”
How to Write a Poem: Jealous Poem Stacks
English Teaching Resources: Poem stacks are good for starting something. Good for jealous days.
Top 10 Best Poems for Poem in Your Pocket Day
We don’t want you to be caught poem-less on Poem in Your Pocket Day. Choose one of these best 10 short poems to keep with you all day.
In Praise of the Ode (How to Write an Ode Infographic)
Our new “In Praise of the Ode” infographic will give you a little ode history, famous odes and ode-lers, and some great tips on how to write an ode.
Regional Tours: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in California
Literary Tours took me to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. As I hiked to the lookout, anticipation was building; I hadn’t expected the trail to be so short.
The Mischief Café
Welcome to The Mischief Café, our welcome and announcement space for newcomers and regulars at Tweetspeak Poetry. For Tweetspeak Newcomers Want to connect with our community? Our Poetry Baristas are here to help you find your way. If they don’t happen to notice that you chose a table in the corner, feel free to wave […]
How to Become a Better Writer: Artist Date Otronicon
Kathryn Neel considers how to become a better writer and storyteller both now and in the future by browsing technology at Otronicon 2014.
Top 10 Quotes from T. S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”
What better place to start reading T. S. Eliot than “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”? To break it down, we start with 10 great quotes plus the whole poem.
Quote a Day
Quote a day, for inspiration, sharing, or use as writing prompts! Three options: 1. Grab our Quote a Day widget and put it on your site ts Quote a Day ts Quote a Day Widget created by Sonia Joie. 2. Choose a quote from our beautiful selection of pre-made quotes on photographs 3. Choose a quote from […]
Writing Workshops: How to Powerfully Build Your Author Platform
Why do you need an author platform? Maybe you want to get an agent, sell a book proposal, or promote a book—self-published or with a traditional publisher.
Literary Birthdays: C.S. Lewis, Louisa May Alcott, Madeleine L’Engle
C. S. Lewis shares a birthday with beloved authors Madeleine L’Engle and Louisa May Alcott. Kimberlee Conway Ireton gives tribute to the three.