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How to Write a Poem in Every Classroom!

By Will Willingham 11 Comments

Green Apple How to Write a Poem Billy Collins Tania Runyan

We’re on a mission to get How to Write a Poem (and How to Read a Poem) into classrooms in every state. Join the challenge!

Filed Under: Blog, How to Write a Poem, poetry, poetry teaching resources

The Poet is In: Ask Us Anything About Poetry Taboo Words

By T.S. Poetry 20 Comments

Poetry Taboo Words Peacock Feather

You have poetry questions. We have (some) poetry answers—and questions of our own. Join our latest discussion about poetry taboo words!

Filed Under: Blog, Family Poems, poetry teaching resources, The Poet is In

Poets & Writers Toolkit: 5 Invaluable Word Tools

By Sara Barkat 17 Comments

Dictionary and word tools

Stuck on a word? There is hope for your writing project with the perfect dictionary to fit your precise need. Sara Barkat has 5 word tools for poets.

Filed Under: Blog, Poets and Writers Toolkit, Wordsmith Secrets, writer's group resources, Writing Tips

How to Write a Poem (or a Hundred): The Poets

By L.L. Barkat 17 Comments

Red Poetry How to Write a Poem

How to write a poem? It might take more than paper and pen (or keyboard). Get the best “in” on how to take your poems to the next level.

Filed Under: Become a Better Writer, Blog, How to Write a Poem

Image-ine Poetry: “Jumprope, Pink Room” by Lisa Hess Hesselgrave

By Maureen Doallas 29 Comments

Image-ine Exercise write poetry jumprope pink room

Writing poetry from art ignites creativity. For this Image-ine exercise, ponder children and a jump rope with poet Maureen Doallas and artist Lisa Hess Hesselgrave.

Filed Under: Blog, Childhood Poems, Creativity, Image-ine, poetry

Ghazal for a Gazelle: How to Write a Ghazal [Infographic]

By Will Willingham 19 Comments

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.

Filed Under: Blog, Funny Poems, Ghazal Poems, Infographics, poetry, poetry teaching resources

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