Language is a Virus is a well-organized web site of vast writing prompts, online tools, and resources for poets and writers. Each day a new writing prompt is posted on their main page, which also includes menus of unlimited writing resources . . . Writing Prompts – generate a […]
This list of 125 writing prompts for poetry is a great place to start if you need ideas to help generate new poems. The list is divided into categories: Momentous Occasions Everyday Moments First Times Nature and Space Food Inspirations Meeting the Unexpected Mysterious Places Poetry Exercises The […]
When a local writers group asked me to teach a class on inspiration, I was stopped in my tracks. How could what inspires me inspire this community of prose writers and poets? The more I thought about what might be universally applicable, however, the more excited I got. […]
Poetry Central was originally created by Lance Larsen, PhD, Utah Poet Laureate 2012-2017 and is hosted by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. “Poetry Central is a clearinghouse of information for teachers, students, and anyone else interested in reading and writing poetry.” The page includes many links […]
Thanks to my readers who nominated my site for inclusion in this helpful list curated by Writer’s Digest every year. I’m honored and thrilled to be listed in the poetry section next to Poets.org. You can subscribe online or in print or just purchase a single issue to […]
The Poetry Foundation describes Bernadette Mayer as “an avant-garde writer associated with the New York School of poets . . . known for her innovative use of language.” The list starts with journaling ideas and then continues with a HUGE list of writing experiments. Scroll down about a […]
And just when you thought you’d never take another internet quiz… Rob Carney presents a way to entertain and inspire his readers in this recent blog post “Take the A) Sex Quiz, B) Personality Test, or C) Quick Break from Busywork” for his series Old Roads, New Stories: A Blog […]
Language is a Virus is a well-organized web site of vast writing prompts, online tools, and resources for poets and writers. Each day a new writing prompt is posted on their main page, which also includes menus of unlimited writing resources . . . If you like this […]
The Poetry Foundation describes Bernadette Mayer as “an avant-garde writer associated with the New York School of poets . . . known for her innovative use of language.” The list starts with journaling ideas and then continues with a HUGE list of writing experiments. Scroll down about a […]
It’s not too late to make a plan for poetry month! Whether you want to sign up to write a poem a day or unofficially just plan to crank out some poetry in April, there are plenty of prompts and resources to keep you going strong all month. […]
