It is so tempting in life to forget what we hold in common. And in those moments, we forfeit joy and connection that could otherwise be ours. Pen a poem of connection, maybe starting with corn.
Poetry Prompt: My Poem is an Oasis
Our August theme is Desert & Oasis. Come write a poem that’s an oasis for your readers.
Poetry Prompt: Sink or Swim
How do you learn best in life? Maybe you prefer to be pushed into a sink or swim situation. Or maybe you prefer a choice (and a gentle approach). Let’s poem our way into sink or swim!
Poetry Prompt: Color Palette & Aestheticism
What is aestheticism? Learn a little about this movement in art and literature. Then call on color to create a beautiful poem of your own.
Poetry Prompt: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Do you remember the “how does your garden grow” line from the nursery rhyme? Come write a poem and plant what you want in it.
Poetry Prompt: Greenhouse of Poems
Greenhouses grow unlikely fruits. What if yours could also grow poems? What would they be?
How an Author Can Prevent Burnout
How can an author prevent burnout? This is an important question for the author who wants to stay the course and succeed.
Poetry Prompt: I’m in Charge of Celebrations
Your day might begin as any other day, but then there’s the chance to create a celebration. Are you in? Let’s create—in poetry—something to celebrate!
Poetry Prompt: Revels & Celebrations at Colony!
We had an unexpected music revel at The Colony, an old hotel built in Woodstock in 1929. Peek in for fun photos of the band, the hotel, and a poetry prompt!
Poetry Prompt—Journeys: Woodstock Dream
The “100 Coffee Shops” tour begins! Our second stop is Woodstock, New York. And it’s a fabulous one. Highly recommend.
Gathering Hope: Baby Robin
Gathering Hope is a new occasional column that finds the sublime and hopeful in nature. Come see the “Baby Robin” and experience a hopeful moment of awe and delight.
Poetry Prompt: Journeys!—Or … Veni, Vidi, Vici
What happened when we journeyed to the famous Louvre museum? Enjoy this fun veni, vidi, vici story, and craft a poem on the way.
Bookstore Tour: Transom is a Tarrytown Delight!
Transom is a small bookshop with a big heart in Tarrytown, New York. It boasts beautiful display designs, a fabulous book selection, and a few surprising sights sure to bring delight.
Poetry Prompt: Into the Cave
Bring your courage and your curiosity and come into the cave with our “Into the Cave” poetry prompt!
Where Poetry Lives—Interview with Beekeeper & Poet Sara Eddy
Beekeeper and poet Sara Eddy gives us a rich inside view to life with bees and poetry. She shows us where poetry lives.
Tell the Bees: A Little Chat Highlight
Peek in on an evening of poetry and beekeeping talk, with this highlight of the chat during our “Tell the Bees” event with Sara Eddy.
Tell the Bees—Event This Friday, August 5 + Prompt!
Join us for bees poetry and some beekeeping chat. But, before that, pen your own poem where you tell the bees—or ask them—something.
Friendship Surprise: Anna of the Angel With Stairs
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The Crazy Little Viral Dracula Book Club
A crazy little viral Dracula Book Club is taking place via inboxes everywhere. Join and experience the classic in community, with hilarity!
Island Girl x 2: An Interview With Illustrator Hasani Browne
Illustrator Hasani Browne grew up on an island before moving to Brooklyn (on Long Island). Both places inspire her art in their own ways!