The Write the World Blog

A great poem is like a pair of glasses: it brings the world into sharp focus. Weaving together...

Writing poetry starts long before you put your first words on the page; it begins with watching...

“Environment” is so much more than trees or rivers or mountains—it is a relationship to what...

While one might think that the process for editing a poem would require a different approach than...

In our endlessly busy world, it can seem that efficiency is prized above all else—but as our...

Like the Transcendentalist authors who inspire her, it was the connection to nature that drew...

When Lee Gaines sat down to write their poem “you will always be from alabama,” they experienced...

Poetry and spoken word are all about connection, dear writers: Connecting with readers (and...

Poetry and spoken word are unique, empowering genres, dear writers. They enliven and educate,...