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Category: Nuts and Bolts

Video tutorials and vocabulary aids

Posted on February 4, 2018June 16, 2018

Reading Habits — Penny Wilson Writes

Good writers are also good readers. So, what have you read lately?

Posted on November 6, 2017June 16, 2018

My Writing Process: How to Write a 10-Line Poem

If you have writer's block, then maybe this method will help.

Posted on October 30, 2017June 16, 2018

The Nuts & Bolts of Poetry: Rhythm, Meter, and Rhyme

What is poetry? What distinguishes it from prose?

Posted on October 29, 2017June 16, 2018

How Poets Write Poems (Perhaps)

Pretty soon I'll be sharing my own writing process, but today I encourage you to read Suzy's helpful article on this very topic.

Top Posts & Pages

  • Rain, Rain, Go Away
  • 10-line Poem Challenge #28: Sonnetina Cinque
  • 10-line Poem Challenge #11: Mini Monoverse
  • The Nuts & Bolts of Poetry: Rhythm, Meter, and Rhyme
  • CPC #11: Crown Cinquain
  • Messenger (from Everyman)
  • CPC #3: Didactic Cinquain
  • CPC #6: Reverse Cinquain
  • 10-line Poem Challenge #33: Tritina
  • 10-line Poem Challenge #29: Sonnetina Quattro
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The Daily Spur

Your daily prompts to spur on your writing

ronovanwrites

Author, Poet, Blogger, Father, Reader And More

Simply Chronically Ill

thoughts from someone who lives it

Astra Poetica

Exploring a Universe of Poetry: a 52-Week Poetic Form Challenge

Poems for Warriors

"Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love." 1 Cor. 16:13-14

flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw

writing circles & poetry to keep your light on

Zoolon Audio

Guitarist / Songwriter / Blogger

Natalie Breuer

Natalie. Writer. Photographer. Etc.

Sorting Life's Issues with Jess

Hannah Spuler

Bringing truth, goodness and beauty to children~ one whimsical (and sometimes silly!) story at a time.