by Jeri Walker | Apr 1, 2019 | Writing Tips
April is National Poetry Month! In honor of all things poetic, I’m offering up this post on how to write a sonnet. Perhaps you’ll decide to devote the month of April to giving the form a whirl. If not, penning any manner of poetry will do. The Academy of... 
by JeriWB Guest | Aug 14, 2017 | Writing Tips
How to write poetry that flows spontaneously may appear to be a narrow topic, but writing advice for one form more often than not can be applied to another. I’ve admired Balroop Singh’s poetry and nonfiction for years. She’s an introspective soul who... 
by JeriWB Guest | Jun 20, 2016 | Guest Posts, Writing Tips
Today’s post goes much deeper than answering the question of how do you write a poem. Though not many of this blog’s readers write poetry on a regular basis, you’ll certainly be able to relate to the various theories of the writing process Geofrey... 
by Jeri Walker | Apr 24, 2014 | Lit Chat
Just when you thought National Poetry Month couldn’t get much better, lo and behold, today is Poem in Your Pocket Day. People from all over the United States will be carrying a poem with them today that they share with others. In the case of this blog post, I am... 
by Jeri Walker | Apr 7, 2014 | Lit Chat
Today is the day for a little collaborative poetry. Don’t groan just yet and don’t run away! Writing poetry can be a lot of fun. Stick around. In fact, I can almost guarantee you will be in a better mood for participating in the masterpiece we are about to...
