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Writing Nook

Resources and tips for writers.

Podcasts

Ask the Bards
Grammar Girl
Writing Excuses

Poetry Prompts and Forms

Poetry Prompts - tumblr with a variety of prompts. Start at the top or select a random post!
The Journal Writing Exercises - list of prompts that have appeared in The Journal Newsletter
Poetic Asides - Writer's Digest blog by Robert Lee Brewer. During April follow the Poem a Day prompts.
100 Poetic Forms

Where to Submit Poetry

Poets & Writers - Contact info and submission guidelines for magazines and small presses
Trish Hopkinson - Poet who shares no-fee submission calls and other poetry news.
Duotrope - great market search. does have a subscription, but well worth it if you are submitting a lot.
Chapbook Review - List of publishers and presses if you are trying to publish a chapbook or full book of poems.

Other Poetry Resources

Poetry Society of America - Information about contests, residencies, conferences, bookstores, and organizations promoting poetry.
Poetry Foundation - Poetry news and the entire POETRY Magazine archives.
Poetry Styles and Formatting that Make Editors Cringe
How to Format and Submit Your Poetry Manuscript

Industry Blogs

Nathan Bransford - author and former agent
​Query Shark - how to write and revise query letters
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