Poets and Poems looks at “Poems to Elsi” by R.S. Thomas, which provides insight into the Thomas marriage of more than 50 years.
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Poets and Poems: Jean Sprackland’s “Sleeping Keys”
Jean Sprackland’s “Sleeping Keys” quietly underscores the importance of what lies unrecognized and forgotten—a thoughtful selection for Poets and Poems.
Poets and Writers Toolkit: 4 Ways to Generate Writing Ideas
How to generate writing ideas is a frequent question–and writing topic–for writers. How do you get your ideas? Charity Singleton Craig shares four ways.
Ghazal for a Gazelle: How to Write a Ghazal [Infographic]
Have you tried your hand yet? Our new poetry infographic shows you how to write a ghazal, complete with a smiling gazelle.
WordCandy Sweet Bloggers: Quoting Cats
I had visions of growing old in a house full of cats (all offspring of the mangy Mommy Kitty and her many-timing orange Tom), and spending my final days surrounded in my living room recliner by litter boxes and tuna cans piled as high as my chest, a world speckled in cat dander in which I never meant to live. Cats can do that to a person.
Top 10 Poems with Make-or-Break Titles
Your poem title sets the tone. We show how changing a title can create an entirely different poem. Plus 9 poems with make-or-break titles!
Fiction Jumpstart Workshop Fall 2013
Dream of writing the breakout novel? You need to start somewhere. Begin today, with our Fiction Workshop taught by bestselling author Anthony Connolly.
The Writing Life: Beginnings, Pt. 1
The athlete of the family lives in the shadow of her brother while secretly dreaming of a writing life of her own.
This Week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
Emily Dickinson’s pickup lines, op-ed poetry, why you should draw with your 4-year-old. It’s a brand new week of our Top Ten Poetic Picks.
Top 10 Funny Poems
What makes for funny poems? Maybe the same things that make any writing funny. Enjoy a laugh and these ten funny poems.
Creative Writing Workshops: The Glen
Poet Tania Runyan travels to New Mexico to attend one of Glen’s Creative Writing Workshops: Glen West.
Iowa Summer Writing Festival: There to Write
If you’re looking for a place to network, the Iowa Summer Writing Festival may not be the best for you. You’re there to write.
This Week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
Book doodles, flower-power drone poetry bombs, Papa on Facebook, refrigerator poetry, and Afghani poetry–it’s all here in this week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks!
This Week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
Cats and poetry, caffeine and creativity, painting memes and tweeting the OED. It’s all in This Week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks.
This Week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks
The question of art, children’s poetry, and the scientific uses of poetry–It’s all in this week’s Top Ten Poetic Picks!
This Writing Life: Summer is Fiction
Summer means fiction. What are you doing with yours?
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A Book of Beginnings: Currants
Can you start writing a book too soon? Look to the currants.
Fiction Friday (on Wednesday): Star Trek Encounter
Writing short fiction is a marvelous playground for the poet to develop the essential ingredients of great poems. Try your hand at our “encounter” prompt today.