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Twitter Poetry: Of Shells, Fireworks, and Novellas

By Glynn Young 6 Comments

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Glynn Young has five new poems from the recent Tweetspeak Twitter poetry jam, with prompts from the novella “The Novelist.”

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Ordinary Genius: Entering Poetry (part 2)

By Will Willingham 17 Comments

Poetry asks for your intelligence and spirit. It is hard work, but good work. Come along with Kim Addonizio and enter poetry by working on your lines…

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Poetry at Work

Regal stone building Poetry at Work

Every day we work. Every day we could use a little poetry at work. Here are 5 ways to get you started…   1 • Get into the game Open the door just a little. Try these 5 Free Poetry Prompts.   2 • Buy a year of happy work mornings Start your day happy […]

Ordinary Genius: Entering Poetry

By Will Willingham 54 Comments

The other day I stumbled onto an old Google Talk conversation with a friend, from about a year ago. The conversation went something like this: Friend: I lurked at the Tweetspeak Twitter party last night.  Me: I can’t do the Tweetspeak. Too confusing. Friend: I was lost. I’m too literal. Me: L.L. tagged me on […]

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Twitter Poetry: Fields of Red 3

By Glynn Young 9 Comments

A Twitter poetry party takes some interesting twists and turns, even with prompts.

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Twitter Poetry: Fields of Red 2

By Glynn Young 5 Comments

Here are the next six poems from our recent Twitter poetry party.

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Twitter Poetry: Fields of Red

By Glynn Young 8 Comments

Here are the first four Twitter poetry party poems, from a collection we’re calling “Fields of Red.” 

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The Unofficially Official List of Top Poetry Sites

By Maureen Doallas 16 Comments

Silver Spoon Sugar Top Poetry Sites

When was the last time you saw a list for The Top Poetry Sites? Now it exists, right here.

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Twitter Poetry Party Tonight, 9:30-10:30 EST

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The Poetry of Monopoly

By Marcus Goodyear 5 Comments

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What happens when you mix Monopoly and poetry mashups?

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Poems on Poetry

By Glynn Young 13 Comments

Where do poems hide? Dogwood sweet, shaded near my feet, reaching dark-limbed to serve up day. They also hide until people die, kicking at the dirt.

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Better Homes and Zombies in Poetry Conversation

By Glynn Young 4 Comments

Surreal poetry on Zombie Girl, wine, better homes and how-not-to-be-boring.

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Prompt: A How-To Story

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What rituals do you practice in your writing routine? Join author Callie Feyen in following how-to poetry prompts (or journal entries, stories, or collages).

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50 States of Generosity: Idaho

By Sandra Heska King 10 Comments

idaho tall trees in snow

Visiting Idaho was never on my bucket list. Until now. And when I go, I might want to try some “ice cream potatoes”—vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa and slathered with whipped cream to look like a sour cream topped baked potato. Or maybe I’ll try an Idaho Spud—a marshmallow covered in chocolate and coconut.

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Prompt Celebration! The Colour out of Space

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Celebrate the new graphic novel ‘The Colour out of Space’ by sharing your poems! Try out ekphrastic poetry if you like.

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Writing Prompt: How To Be Grateful

By Callie Feyen 2 Comments

How do you be grateful, especially when it’s the worst possible time for gratitude? Author Callie Feyen talke you through it (with scones).

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Writing Prompt: Open Wide Your Wounded, Wonderful Heart

By Callie Feyen 3 Comments

What book helps you write from your wounded and wonderful heart? Author Callie Feyen discusses teaching “Walk Two Moons.”

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Crow Stories: “Rainbow Crow” by Megan Willome and Hasani Browne

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

rainbow crow children's poetry on wood table

“Rainbow Crow” by Megan Willome and illustrated by Hasani Browne tells crow stories in poetry for young readers.

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The Great Gatsby Book Club: Chapters 7-9—Borne Back Ceaselessly Into the Past

By Tania Runyan 2 Comments

old green motor boat on shore

In the final installment of our The Great Gatsby book club, Tania Runyan explores what it means to be “borne back ceaselessly into the past.”

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Book Club: Meet the Great Gatsby Characters—Couches Included!

By Tania Runyan 10 Comments

Gatsby Mansion Long Island

In the first installment of our book club, Tania Runyan introduces The Great Gatsby characters—human and otherwise—and invites readers to a Gatsby sestina.

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