Poetry
You can find “Leaves of Grass” without ever leaving the house, if you know where to look online. The Internet can be an excellent source for poetry texts, information about poets and even tips for penning your own poems. Modern technology can bring all the classics, and even current poetry news, to your screen in seconds.
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Writing Poetry
While only a fraction of the population can make a real living writing poetry, that shouldn’t stop you from expressing yourself through this wonderfully versatile medium. In this section, we’ll offer tips for writing and publishing poetry, taking classes and entering poetry contests.
Dulcinea's Insight
- While many legitimate poetry contests exist, some are scams. Learn how to tell the good from the bad at Poetry in the Arts.
- Poets.org shares a list of books on writing poetry for those interested in doing further research.
- For a humorous take on writing poetry, read the Poetry Foundation’s column, Poetry by the Numbers. It might not make you a famous poet, but it can surely lighten your existentially despaired heart.
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For general poetry writing resources …
The Poetry Resource Page
is a hub for poets and aspiring poets. You’ll find information about contests, including tips on the best to apply to and how to go about it. Also explore opportunities for poets that include fellowships, writers’ colonies, conferences, festivals and funding. A list of official poetry writing programs is also available.
Poets & Writers
offers tools for writers that include information on literary magazines, small presses, job opportunities and grants. Don’t miss the Top Ten Topics for Writers for info on contests, writers’ organizations and MFA degrees, to name a few.
Poets.org
’s section “On Writing” offers information about publishing poems and careers in poetry, as well as a basic introduction to poetic form and terminology.
For writing poetry in the classroom …
Scholastic
offers resources for children in grades 1-8 on how to write poetry. Listen to poets read their work and discuss technique.
For contests and fellowships …
The Poetry Foundation
, publisher of Poetry magazine, also sponsors and lists numerous contests and fellowships on its site. Some of the awards are designated for more accomplished poets, but others seek to unearth young or under-recognized talent.
Poets & Writers
devotes an entire section of its site to grants and awards.
Poets.org
features Robert Casper, co-editor of the literary journal jubilat, discussing the nature of poetry contests, their history, origin and some of the more prestigious contests.
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