Writing Poetry

The Flame of Beauty: Reflections On A Poet's Journey

Vanessa D. Fisher | Posted 05.19.2012

Vanessa D. Fisher

Poetry has been my quiet and humble redeemer, and it has also taught me that there is nothing that art can't hold, no matter how dark.

What Happens When A Bro Writes Poetry?

Brian McGackin | Posted 09.14.2011

Brian McGackin

Why are so many guys afraid of poetry? Is it because they don't think they'll get it? Is it too mushy and emotional and girly for their manliness to handle? Screw that.

WATCH: Virtual Book Tour

Anis Shivani | Posted 05.25.2011

Anis Shivani

We introduce three brilliant emerging poets, all with poetry books out in early 2011. They give us an intimate look at what these books mean for thei...

What’s Your Word?

Karen Benke | Posted 05.25.2011

Karen Benke

A sense of play and magical thinking is what's naturally alive in children. Poem making is a means for them to strengthen and explore that part of themselves.

Poetry Isn't Dying, It's Experiencing A Renaissance

The Denver Post | David Milofsky | Posted 05.25.2011

Without obvious fanfare, over the past 10 to 20 years a seismic change in publishing has occurred: Poetry has become our fastest-growing literary cott...

Poetry Reviews: What's The Point?

Publishers Weekly | Posted 05.25.2011

But in almost any conversation on the topic of poetry reviews, one question comes up: what's the point? This question isn't always asked with the flip...

Writing Self, Best Self?

Melanie Drane | Posted 05.25.2011

Melanie Drane

Through writing we may access our most alert, best self, and perhaps that's what makes the work so irresistible, despite the uncertainty of employment or publication.

The Creative Spark

Tamsin Rothschild | Posted 11.17.2011

Tamsin Rothschild

It took me months and years before I finally gathered enough courage to print off a bunch of my poems, and plonk them furtively on the table of a trusted friend.