Poetic Forms
Choka: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the choka, a Japanese form with a variable length.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Imayo Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the imayo.
Exquisite Corpse: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the exquisite corpse (or exquisite cadaver), a collaborative poem that would make a fun poetic game.
Antonymic Translation: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at antonymic translation, a very contrary form.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Rondel Supreme
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (the rondel supreme this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer's Digest. Deadline: December 5, 2021.
Blank Verse: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at blank verse, a form invented by the Earl of Surrey.
Englyn Unold Crwca: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn unold crwca, a Welsh quatrain form.
Crown of Sonnets: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the crown of sonnets, a form that brings together seven sonnets in a special way.
Englyn Lleddfbroest: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn lleddfbroest, a Welsh quatrain form.
Terza Rima Sonnet: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the terza rima sonnet, a 14-line Italian form.
Monostich: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the monostich, a one-line poem.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Imayo
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (the imayo this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer's Digest. Deadline: September 30, 2021.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: The Blitz Poem Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the blitz.
Englyn Proest Gadwynog: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn proest gadwynog, a Welsh quatrain form.
S+7: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we break out our dictionaries and look at the S+7, a unique experimental form.
Rondel Double: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the rondel double, a 16-line French form.
Englyn Proest Dalgron: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn proest dalgron, a Welsh quatrain form.
The Skinny: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the skinny, a form created by Truth Thomas.
Burns Stanza (or Standard Habbie): Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the Burns stanza (or standard habbie), a form popularized by Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Boolean Poem: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the boolean poem, a mix of found and collaborative poetry.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: The Blitz Poem
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (the blitz poem this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer's Digest. Deadline: August 13, 2021.
Englyn Milwr: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn milwr, a Welsh tercet form.
Double Exposure: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the double exposure, a form introduced by Greg Williamson.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Awdl Gywydd Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the awdl gywydd.