Masnavi (or Mathnawi): Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the masnavi (or mathnawi), an old poetic form with Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu variants.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 540
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 role-playing poem.
Bob and Wheel: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the bob and wheel, an old school form that's often part of a longer poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 539
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 snap poem.
Barzeletta (or Frottola-barzelletta): Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the barzeletta (also known as the barzelletta or frottola-barzelletta), an Italian form with a few interpretations.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 538
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 whether poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Viator Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the viator.
Nashers: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at nashers, which is a light verse form invented by Ogden Nash.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 537
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 code poem.
Free Verse: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at free verse, which is arguably the freest of poetic forms.
Writer's Digest Best Genre/Niche Websites 2020
Here are the top genre and niche websites as identified in the 22nd Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2020 issue of Writer's Digest.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 536
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 bright side poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Quintilla
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (quintilla this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer's Digest.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 535
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 blanket poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Ya-du Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the ya-du.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 534
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 bottomless poem.
Rondel Supreme: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the rondel supreme, which is a French poetic form with refrains.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 533
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 blank zone poem.
Trian Rannaigechta Moire: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the trian rannaigechta moire, which is an Irish quatrain form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 532
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 leaping poem.
Schuttelreim: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the schuttelreim, which is a German couplet form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 531
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 inside poem.
Cywydd Deuair Hirion: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the cywydd deuair hirion, which is a Welsh couplet form.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 530
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 "where you are" poem.