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Are you passionate about writing poetry? This is where you’ll find poetry prompts, solid tips on writing poetry, interviews with poets, and blog posts highlighting various poetic forms. Sit back, relax, and learn more about the craft of poetry!
Englyn Penfyr: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn penfyr, a Welsh tercet form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 568
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a service poem.
Terza Rima: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the terza rima, an Italian tercet form that traces its origins back to Dante.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 567
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a condition poem.
Sned-Bairdne: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the sned-bairdne, an Irish quatrain form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 566
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write an activity poem.
Abecedarian: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the abecedarian poem, which uses the alphabet.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 565
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a news poem.
Amorak Huey: On Stalling Out After Publication
Poet Amorak Huey hit a creative roadblock after publishing his latest poetry collection Dad Jokes From Late in the Patriarchy. He shares his cure (and more!) in this article.
How Do I Get My Poetry Published?
Learn how to get your poetry published, whether you're trying to get a poem or an entire book of poems published.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 564
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a disappointment poem.
30 Poetry Prompts for the 2021 April PAD Challenge
Find all 30 poetry prompts for the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge in this post.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 563
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write an after poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Awdl Gywydd
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (awdl gywydd this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer's Digest.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 30
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write a goodbye poem.
2020 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Results
Announcing the winning manuscript and author of the 2020 November Poem-A-Day Chapbook Challenge! Plus, I share four additional finalists and seven honorable mentions.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 29
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write an evening poem.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 28
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write a remix poem.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 27
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write a Believe and/or Don't Believe poem.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 26
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write a blank world poem.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 25
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write a thought poem.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 24
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write a question poem.
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Refraining to Revise Writing
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is refraining to revise writing.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Day 23
Write a poem every day of April with the 2021 April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today's prompt, write an appointment poem.