Poetry Writing Tips

Words are weapons. Your words can change the way people look at the world and our guides will help you improve.

Get inspired by the work of some of the best slam poets performing today!

 

If you’ve suffered a great loss — like the death of someone close to you — reading poems about loss or writing poetry that reflects on

Whether you’re still in school, are about to graduate or have already moved onto the next chapter in life, nearly everyone can relate t

What’s the first rule of writing poetry? That there are no rules — it’s all up to you!

What do you think of when you hear the word spirituality?

Spoken word is written on a page but performed for an audience.

Metaphors are a great tool to use if you want to liven up your poetry, and make people really think more deeply about what you write.

Editing your own poetry can be a scary endeavor.

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