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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!
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 628
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 reflection poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 627
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 autumn poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 626
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 Give Blank poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 625
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 community poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Englyn Penfyr Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the englyn penfyr.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 624
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 refrain poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Wordy 30
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (the Wordy 30 this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer's Digest. Deadline: September 20, 2022.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 623
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 combo poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 622
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 story poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 621
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 animal poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 620
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 "Noun of Place" poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 619
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 out-of-time poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 618
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 escape poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 617
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 confinement poem.
Who Are the United States Poet Laureate Consultants in Poetry?
Who are the United States Poet Laureate Consultants in Poetry? Who appoints the poets laureate? What are their duties? Learn the answers to these questions and more here.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 616
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 deep thoughts poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 615
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 desire poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Kimo Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the kimo.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 614
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 summer poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 613
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 dad poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 612
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 open poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 611
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 water poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 610
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 "different way of seeing the world" poem.
8 Tips for Reading Your Poetry in Front of an Audience
Poet's Market editor and published poet Robert Lee Brewer shares eight tips for reading your poetry in front of an audience.