May Sarton’s advice for young poets
Timeless tips from a true master. Read More “May Sarton’s advice for young poets”
Poetry
Which publications still pay for poetry?
Paying poetry markets DO still exist. Here’s where you can still get paid for your poems. Read More “Which publications still pay for poetry?”
Grabbed by it
Poet Jacqueline Osherow says keep your voice elastic. Read More “Grabbed by it”
Rolling deep with poet Major Jackson
Rhythm and roots mark Major Jackson’s poetry as he reaches back to the foundations of the form. Read More “Rolling deep with poet Major Jackson”
The craft of poetry with Seamus Heaney
Poetry’s magic gone wild. Read More “The craft of poetry with Seamus Heaney”
Abayomi Animashaun: Uncertain in the wild frontier
A poet reconsiders his earliest approach to craft. Read More “Abayomi Animashaun: Uncertain in the wild frontier”
Katy Evans-Bush: Notes from the blogosphere
“Each development of the blog happened at the point when that became the easiest way of making it do what I needed it to do.” Read More “Katy Evans-Bush: Notes from the blogosphere”
Elizabeth Alexander: The light of the word
Poet Elizabeth Alexander blends meter and family narrative in a lyrical memoir. Read More “Elizabeth Alexander: The light of the word”
Bruce Weigl: The other side of the knife
Poet Bruce Weigl talks about the trauma of war and the stories it produces. Read More “Bruce Weigl: The other side of the knife”
Rolling deep with Major Jackson
The rhythms of Major Jackson’s poetry are rooted in his youth and his reach back to the history of the form. Read More “Rolling deep with Major Jackson”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”