For every amateur writer, nothing is quite so exciting as entering your first contest! If you are a poet, a… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘poetry contest’
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Top Tips for Editing Poetry
While poets love the actual art of writing, the tedious nature of editing poetry turns many people off. To summarize… Read More
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How-to Guide: Editing Poetry Like a Pro!
In last week’s blog, we spoke a bit about getting your poetry in tip-top shape before submitting it to a… Read More
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Are You Ready To Submit Work to a Poetry Contest?
Many amateur writers view poetry as a purely personal thing. And that’s absolutely OK to do—writing can give you an… Read More
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January 13 is Poetry at Work Day!
They say that you can find inspiration in even the most mundane things, but does that really include your stapler?… Read More
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Thanksgiving Poetry: Showing Gratitude Through Verse
Poems written as a celebration of the good things in life are nothing new, but they certainly take on a… Read More
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Pioneers in Poetry: The District of Columbia’s Poet Laureate
In addition to the 42 states that name poets to this special position, the District of Columbia also has its… Read More
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Pioneers in Poetry: California’s Poet Laureate
Did you know that California was the first state to appoint an official poet laureate? To single out a writer… Read More
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Spotlight on Forms: What is an Acrostic Poem?
Acrostic poems have been the favored poetic form of elementary schoolers, puzzle-lovers, and 19th-century scholars for quite a long time…. Read More