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Sep 16
3 min

Ode to the End of Summer: An exercise

Summer is almost over, and every year it's a bittersweet feeling. The end of a season, shadows growing longer, gold-tinted dusks--even...

Sep 1
4 min

Summer Adventure: A narrative poem writing exercise

Summer is often painted with a brush of adventure. There's something about this season, probably stemming from the time off school as...

Apr 30
1 min

Poems: Three Poems by Dara

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! Today is the final day...

Apr 27
1 min

Poems: Two Poems by Floi Baker

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! I'm so happy to share...

Apr 26
1 min

Learn to Write a Golden Shovel!

Poetry forms can feel intimidating. We remember counting syllables, looking at meter, and trying to figure out if we're looking at a...

Apr 24
1 min

National Poetry Month Project: Door Hangers

My friend and poet Deborah LeFalle told me about one of the ways she celebrates National Poetry Month, then she made some for me with my...

Apr 19
2 min

Poem: Achillea Outside My Window by Deborah LeFalle

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...

Apr 15
2 min

A Trio of Poems by Flo Oy Wong

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...

Apr 11
1 min

Poem: Kitchen Colors by Lisa Scott-Ponce

I'm happy to continue sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers during National Poetry Month with this piece from...

Apr 7
1 min

Poem: Agapanthus by Caroline Lindley

During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...

Apr 3
3 min

Poetry in National Poetry Month!

Greetings and Happy National Poetry Month! I'm excited to kick off my April blog posts with poetry during this month dedicated to...

Mar 20
2 min

Places to Take Creative Writing Workshops & Classes Online in 2023 (PART FOUR)

This week brings the fourth installment of places through which you can take creative writing workshops and classes online! If you have a...

Mar 6
2 min

Places to Take Creative Writing Workshops & Classes Online in 2023 (PART TWO)

This week continues the list of place to take creative writing workshop and classes online. I'll keep adding to this list throughout the...

Feb 20
2 min

Fueled by the Poetry of Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley lived over 200 years ago. Born a slave, she was purchased by the Wheatley family and brought to Boston. The family gave...

Feb 8
1 min

Upcoming Generative Workshop

Hello, creatives! To say THANK YOU to everyone who supports my writing and creative life by reserving a copy of my forthcoming chapbook,...

Feb 6
3 min

Learn How to Write a Pantoum!

I try to write a poem every day. Some days, the poem pours out of me, and I could write line after line without too much struggle. Other...

Feb 3
2 min

Sleeping with Demons update!

The pre-order for my latest poetry chapbook, Sleeping with Demons, is now live! Here's what a few advanced readers had to say: "Kaecey...

Jan 16
2 min

Water Power

As I’ve been sorting through my poems with an eye at submission and a possible collection/chapbook, I’ve noticed the frequency with which...

Jan 2
2 min

Surrealism, Nature, and Poetry

I draw heavily from nature both when writing and creating visual art. Often the images that come to me when I create, while based on...

Dec 19, 2022
2 min

Experimenting with Death

I enjoy experimental poetry--poetry that takes risks and challenges the reader with surprising language, unexpected imagery, leaps and...