Author and poet Melody Dean Dimick explains the differences between written poems and spoken word poetry. In the clip below, learn vocabulary like “poetry slam” and “spoken word poems.” Did you know that, according to Dimick, poetry slams were founded...

Author and poet Joe Kerschbaum shares his perspective on the many ways poetry can be relevant in our lives and why he's so drawn to it. Click here to play this audio clip

Analyzing and writing poetry draws you into a world that speaks another language. From iambs to hexameters, there are new poetry terms and definitions that you need to decipher. By understanding the basic terms related to meter, form, and poetic devices...

Author, poet and producer, Kweisi Gharreau, describes how poetry allowed him to process the emotions over his brother's death. This will inspire you to write with purpose, plus remind you how personal experiences are often the best fuel for poetry. Click...

Author and poet Joe Kerschbaum shares his perspective on the many ways poetry can be relevant in our lives and why he's so drawn to it.

Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she leveraged her British heritage and culture to improve her poetry readings. Click here to play this audio clip

The poetry genre is a form of literature that can be difficult to define. Traditionally, it can be described as text that uses rhythm and rhyme to evoke emotion and meaning; however, poetry often shakes traditional definitions. So, what is poetry?...

Poet Jane Ormerod describes how she leveraged her British heritage and culture to improve her poetry readings.

Poet Jane Ormerod offers perspectives about what it means to succeed as a poet and describes how she finds it in her own work. Click here to play this audio clip