Poetry FAQs

Here is a list of the inaugural poets for United States Presidential Inauguration Days from Robert Frost to Amanda Gorman. This post also touches on who an inaugural poet is and which presidents have had them at their inaugurations.

Patricia Colleen Murphy offers insights to poets on how to improve their own writing and what she looks for in reading poetry for publication.

For writers of short form literature, submitting your work can mean a variety of positive things. Here are important questions (and answers) you need to know about the process.

Find the definitions of 37 common poetry terms and their definitions, including stanza lengths, metrical feet, line lengths, alliteration, assonance, consonance, enjambment, refrain, and more!