Poetry and spoken word are unique, empowering genres, dear writers. They enliven and educate,...
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9 Spoken Word Poetry Exercises
by Lisa Hiton
Whether you sit down at a family Seder each year to retell the story of the Jews...
Norah Rami on the Art of Performance Poetry
Norah Rami, the winner of Best Performance in our Poetry and Spoken Word Competition, thrives on...
Learning Poetic Language Terms
For most readers, poetry is the genre of literature that holds an air of mystery over us. Poems...
Poetry & Spoken Word Competition Winners Announced 2019
Our April writing competition celebrated poetry in all of its various forms–from slam to ode and...
Amanda Gorman’s Advice to Young Poets
In 2017, Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman was awarded the prestigious honor of becoming the United...
Book Recommendations for Poets
by Lisa Hiton
The stigma around poetry is longstanding, for in many contemporary cultures, our...