You’ve found your voice, your poetic toolbox is fully stocked, and you understand the importance of editing: it’s time to put it all into practice! In the following chapters you’ll find a variety of prompts and poetry forms to inspire you and keep your poetic juices flowing. For those of you who are struggling to write, we’ve also included a chapter on writer’s block, complete with activities to help you find your creativity again.
Whether your poetry is organic—a living and breathing thing that blooms when it is ready—or an intellectual exercise that is created through grit and pencil lead, daily practice will help you become a better poet. So bookmark this part and return to pick a new prompt or activity when you need some inspiration. We have also included spaces within prompts so that you can start writing as soon as your imagination strikes.
You, dear poet, are ready! Find a pen, turn the page, and let the writing begin.