It's National Girl, Me Too Day! The title suggests we acknowledge our similarities, our common ground, and support each other in the challenges we face. The day falls in line with the spirit of our other poetry collection She Too: Four Voices in (Almost) Harmony. But it also, ties in nicely with the interview Delaina […]
Join Delaina of Content X Design in a discussion with the artist Jeanie Tomanek. Learn about the artist where she draws her inspiration from and listen as she shares her own poem Envoy.
The world can be and wild, scary, and dazzling place to a kid. Let's face us to adults too. I know I for one could have used a few more adults cheering me on. It's true for all of us, now matter how good our support team was. It's just nice to know there are […]
Our senses define the way in which we experience the world around us. As writers, we strive to create works that enhance the spectacle of life, yet we often limit our descriptions to what we see. In this 1-hour workshop, award-winning author and editor Carina Bissett will walk you through a series of exercises intended […]
Oh who can resist a grilled cheese sandwich. The smell of toasty bread, the warm stretchy cheese that burns your lips because you can't resist the joy that awaits your tongue. We grew up eating them next to a bowl of tomato soup. How about you? Prompt Write a poem about grilled cheese sandwiches. We […]
Oh Chicken Little the sky isn't falling it's raining poetry for National Look Up At The Sky Day! Stretch those fingers, sharpen those dreams and let's write some poetry! Prompt: Use the sky as your inspiration, write a poem about the sky or to the sky and all you see. Enjoy! National Look Up At […]
Happy National Orchid Day! Show of hands, who else has heard to water these tropical wonders is with one ice cube? I heard it was as to not over water them. Again I question orchid are tropical so I wouldn't think water would be a problem, but an ice cube how many days to an […]
It's National Haiku Day! So you know we are writing poetry! If you have never written a haiku before don't worry. Check out for some pointers here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/education/glossary/haiku-or-hokku And just have fun. Prompt: Write a Haiku Enjoy! https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/pop-culture-lifestyle/national-haiku-poetry-day-april-17
It's National Earth Day! If you can stand or sit with your feet on the ground without shoes and breathe. Take this moment to breathe with the earth. As you breathe in let gratitude fill your lungs. As you exhale imagine your breath going into the core of the earth fueling Mother as she fuels […]
Today is National Talk Like Shakespeare Day! “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” ― William Shakespeare Prompt: To honor the day and Shakespeare write a Shakespearean Sonnet or write, ney bespeak you to free from your bosom the words that would rather fly with golden wings. Have fun and […]
Dear aspiring poets and writers seeking to amplify the energy of language, you're invited to join L.E. Daniels for a 1-hour foray into poetry. Let's delve into meaningful experiences as we practice precision and cohesion through writing prompts. We'll connect these thematic messages to deeper emotional truths through rhythm, imagery, and sensation. Wellsprings is a […]
It's National Superhero Day! If you have the lyrics to Bonnie Taylor Holding Out For A Hero, you are not alone. That song is going to be in my head all day now. Prompt: Write a Superhero poem or a poem that honors a hero in your life. That hero could be you. Enjoy, and […]
