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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: 727
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write an appraisal poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 726
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a dream poem.
On Writing a Poem I Resisted Writing
Poet Amanda Hawkins shares their experience writing a poem they initially resisted writing and how Hawkins was able to move past that feeling and write.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 725
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a short poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 724
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a fresh start poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 723
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write an "If I Had (blank)" poem.
Creative Choices: Why I Wrote a Novel-in-Verse
Author and writing instructor Sherry Shahan discusses why she chose to write a novel-in-verse and shares four reasons to consider writing your own.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 722
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a time poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 721
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write an only one poem.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 720
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write an undiscovered poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Next Steps
Here are the final steps for the 17th annual November PAD Chapbook Challenge! Use December and the beginning of January to revise and collect your poems into a chapbook manuscript. Here are some tips and guidelines.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 30
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 30 is to write a rest poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 29
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 29 is to write a frustration poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 28
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 28 is to write a celebration poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 27
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 27 is to write a remix poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 26
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 26 is the fourth (and final) Two-for-Tuesday prompt.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 25
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 25 is to write a nature poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 24
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 24 is to write a "If You (blank)" poem.
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CLOSED: Nominate your favorite writing-related website for the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers feature to come in the May/June 2025 issue of Writer's Digest magazine.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 23
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 23 is to write a wanted poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 22
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 22 is to write a machine poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 21
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 21 is to write a rejecting advice poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 20
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 20 is to write a metaphor poem.
2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge: Day 19
For the 2024 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets are tasked with writing a poem a day in the month of November before assembling a chapbook manuscript in the month of December. Day 19 is the third Two-for-Tuesday prompt.