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Ship, Sail, Boat: Build a Boat of Poetry

By Heather Eure 14 Comments

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This week, we explore a poem by T.S. Eliot prize-winner, Philip Gross, “The Boat Made of Poems.” Gather your tools & craft a boat of your poetry with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Boat Poems, Poems, Poems about poetry, poems about writing, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sail, Ship, Ship-Sail-Boat, Themed Writing Projects, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Ship, Sail, Boat: Ship Of the Old School Poetry & Photo Prompt

By Heather Eure 24 Comments

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In this week’s poetry prompt, we take a closer look at the intricacies of boats and ships. Are they monuments of history or do they seem a bit more human?

Filed Under: Blog, Boat Poems, Photography prompts, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sail, Sea Poems, Ship, Ship-Sail-Boat, writer's group resources, writing prompts

Ship, Sail, Boat: Playlist & Prompt

By Heather Eure 25 Comments

Ship Sail Boat Songs Playlist Colorful Painted Boats

Listen along with us to this month’s playlist. It features dozens of songs that will help you lose sight of the shore. Be sure to join us for a poetry prompt while we learn a little about structure through the poem, Sea Fever by John Masefield.

Filed Under: Blog, Boat Poems, Playlist, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Sea Poems, Ship-Sail-Boat, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Shakespeare and Company: Playing the Fool Poetry Prompt

By Heather Eure 28 Comments

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This week’s poetry prompt is for Fools. Put on your Jester hat and join us for some poetic and witty commentary in the style of the Shakespearean Fool.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Loki Goodness Campaign 7: At the Salon

By Anonymous 3 Comments

Loki The Avengers Goodness Campaign 740

In this edition of the Loki Goodness Campaign, at the urging of his publicist, our Asgardian prince takes up some scissors, for better or worse. You decide.

Filed Under: Fiction, Loki Goodness Campaign, Student Writing

Shakespeare & Company: Write Me a Melody Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 22 Comments

Shakespeare Poetry Prompt Purple Flowers in a Forest

Come write with us for a ballad poetry prompt or a sonnet poetry prompt, with Shakespeare as our guide.

Filed Under: Ballad Poems, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Surreal Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Gold+ Partner Profile: Author & Publisher Laura Lynn Brown

By L.L. Barkat 17 Comments

Gold Partner Profile Laura Lynn Brown Clover in Light

Meet our new witty and warm Gold Partner, Laura Lynn Brown and learn a few secrets about writing inspiration and why you might want to be a partner too.

Filed Under: Interview, Interviews, Writing Life

Shakespeare & Company: This One Doesn’t Belong Photo & Poetry Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 31 Comments

This One Doesn't Belong Photo Prompt Bus in Field

Strangeness arrests. It can cause inquiry, new vision, fear, a will to act (or not act). Let’s harness the power of strangeness in this week’s prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, Photo Play, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Shakespeare-Themed Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Shakespeare & Company: Dream a Little Dream Prompt

By L.L. Barkat 44 Comments

Dream a Little Dream Shakespeare Poetry Hot Air Balloon

Dream a little dream with us, in this Shakespeare poetry prompt. You can deny what the poem means, if anything at all. That’s the beauty of a dream.

Filed Under: Blog, Dream Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Shakespeare, Shakespeare-Themed Poems, Themed Writing Projects, writing prompts

Loki Goodness Campaign, 6

By Anonymous 1 Comment

Loki The Avengers Goodness Campaign 740

Is Loki all bad? The Loki Goodness Campaign is an amusing bid to answer that “no.” And a publicist is on the case to change his public image.

Filed Under: Blog, Fiction, Loki Goodness Campaign, Student Writing

Loki Goodness Campaign 5

By Anonymous 6 Comments

Loki The Avengers Goodness Campaign 740

Is Loki all bad? The Loki Goodness Campaign is an amusing bid to answer that “no.” And a publicist is on the case to change his public image.

Filed Under: Blog, Fiction, Loki Goodness Campaign, Student Writing

Poetry in Public: The Poet as ‘Unacknowledged Legislator’

By Charity Singleton Craig 32 Comments

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When did poetry become a private pursuit? Charity Singleton Craig explores the role of poetry in changing public discourse.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry, Poetry for Life

Poetry Prompt: Imaginary & Fantastical Creatures

By Heather Eure 15 Comments

Imaginary & Fantastical Creatures

Our poetry prompt invites you to design an extraordinary beast of your own imagination. “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” Explore nonsense poetry with us.

Filed Under: Blog, Fairy Tale Poems, Fairytales, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

Poetry Prompt: Funniest Family Gatherings

By Heather Eure 4 Comments

Funniest Family Gatherings

Celebrate those unforgettable occasions with all the characters that make up a family. Join us for Funniest Family Gatherings. Share a poem & a few laughs.

Filed Under: Blog, Funny Poems, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

The Best in Poetry: This Month’s Top Ten Poetic Picks

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

Best in Poetry Top Ten Poetic Picks

Toni Morrison finally reads ‘Beloved.’ You might be too smart to write. Why productivity might be killing you. Our Top Ten Poetic Picks.

Filed Under: Art, Blog, Books, poetry, Top 10 Poetic Picks

Submissions

Many people ask us… -how can I get a poem published at Tweetspeak or in Every Day Poems? -can I submit an article? -will you publish my book of poems through T. S. Poetry Press? This is how it works… Tweetspeak and T. S. Poetry Press do not accept unsolicited submissions. In other words, if […]

Whittles & Wood: Poetry Prompt and Playlist

By Heather Eure 34 Comments

Wood and Whittles

We’ve searched far & wide to find just the right songs for you in our latest poetry prompt & playlist. Listen along & sharpen your poetic carving skills.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Whittles & Wood Poems, writing prompts

Trains and Tracks Poetry Prompt: A Ticket to Anywhere

By Heather Eure 5 Comments

A Ticket to Anywhere

See the world through the window of a train. Don’t forget to bring your notebook, there’s poetry waiting to be found along the rails in this week’s poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Train poems, Trains and Tracks, Travel Poems, writing prompts

Trains and Tracks: Poetry Prompt & Playlist

By Heather Eure 26 Comments

trains and tracks playlist and poetry prompt

Musicians have not overlooked the magic and romance of the rails, and we’ve put together a collection of train songs in our new playlist to start off this month’s Trains and Tracks theme.

Filed Under: Blog, Music, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, Themed Writing Projects, Trains and Tracks

Poetry Prompt: American Roots

By Heather Eure 5 Comments

American Roots Ruined House

Brought from the old world, our traditional ballads have grown deep American roots. Join us this week for an All-American poetry prompt.

Filed Under: Americana Poems, Ballad Poems, Ballads, Blog, poetry prompt, poetry teaching resources, writing prompts

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