In both verse and prose, my friend and colleague Ginge Sivigny shares why she writes poetry.
Category: The Process of Poetry
New Resource: How to Publish Poetry in Lit Mags & Journals
Have some poetry you want to publish, but unsure where (or how)? Check out this webinar I'm offering next month. All $20+ tickets (regardless of attendance) will receive a detailed guide after the event.
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Poems that Tell Stories: Author Meg Eden, & Her New Novel in Verse [interview]
What's a novel in verse, and why are they growing in popularity? Check out this interview with author Meg Eden about her own new novel in verse to learn more.
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New Opportunity: Personalized Poetry Feedback (Gift Certificates Also Available!)
Give yourself, and/or a beloved poet in your life, the gift of personalized poetry feedback.
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“A Lullaby Patchwork Quilt” [cento poem]
Check out my cento poem "A Lullaby Patchwork Quilt," as well as an explanation (and contemporary examples) of the cento form.
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“Autobiography of an Origami Lantern” [poem]
Check out my new poem "Autobiography of an Origami Lantern," a poem whose insights surprised me after I gave myself permission to play with origami earlier this year.
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“Cabin Fever Compels Me to Bike to the Anacostia River” [verse paragraph poem]
Check out my verse paragraph poem "Cabin Fever Compels Me to Bike to the Anacostia River," along with an explanation of the verse paragraph form, some famous contemporary examples, and a verse paragraph writing prompt!
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How to Write War, Wounds, and Elegies: Seven More Questions for Pastor Poet Patrick Cabello Hansel
Point of view. Persona & speaker. Distance. All of these factors impact how to write war poetry. Pastor poet Patrick Cabello Hansel shares more, including how his own family ties to Ukraine have influenced his work.
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“The Tao of Christ” [poem, clouds, and intriguing back story]
God spoke to me, and surprised me, through my own words as well as the words of a colleague this past week.
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What Makes Good Haiku? (hint: it’s not 5-7-5)
Many of us are quite preoccupied this week with holiday preparations. Yet I imagine many of us also yearn for some quiet space in the New Year for reflection. Haiku is a perfect form for this practice. Read on to learn more.
Melanie Weldon-Soiset 