Songs for Writing: Listen to these 15 Songs to Inspire You as a Writer
If you find yourself hunched over your desk with the light of an empty Google Doc blaring at your...
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Poetry & Spoken Word 2026 Competition Teen Winners
Almost 3000 teenagers from all around the world entered our Poetry & Spoken Word Competition this...
Writing Advice from Our Poetry & Spoken Word Competition Winners
"Like a bonsai tree, an idea can be seen growing and growing, but we never see its final stage,"...
What is a National Youth Poet Laureate? (And How to Become One)
“My journey toward becoming the 9th National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States was by no...
Incorporating Poetry Contests in High School Classrooms
Teachers, looking to try something different to engage high school students in poetry? A poetry ...
The Big List of Poetry Terms and Examples
Welcome to our large glossary of poetry terms and examples! The poetry terms are organized by...
U.S. National Youth Poet Laureate on the Civic Power of Poetry
Sometimes I feel hopeless. The vanishing of people and species from this wide, beautiful world. A...
Q&A with the Nature Poetry Competition Winners
Who are the poets whose striking words arrested the attention of Guest Judge Aimee Nezhukumatathil?...
Expert Advice from Guest Judge Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Are you ready for our Nature Poetry Competition? One of the most delicate genres to work in, the...