As some of you may know, April is National Poetry Month.
It started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets in an attempt to showcase how valuable poetry is to our community. Now, it’s one of the largest literary celebrations in the world- proving that the art of poetry is not as dead as we might think!
As an added bonus, 2026 marks the celebration’s 30th year, so I wanted to honor it by sharing poetry-exclusive content for the entire month!
That means lessons or histories on Monday, and original Poems on Wednesday.
The goal is (as always) to educate and entertain, and you can get involved by sharing your favorite poems, reposting articles you enjoy, and reviewing any poetry collections you read.
It’s going to be a great month, and I can’t wait to see what poetry comes out of it!
To begin, here are some of the lessons I’ve written in the past. Enjoy, and may the spirit of poetry flow through you!
How to Write a Classical Sonnet
Before Shakespeare wrote sonnets, we had Francesco Petrarca and his Italian sonnet. Here’s how to write it.
How to Write a Ghazal
Today, I’m going to teach you about one of my favorite poetry forms- the Ghazal.
How to Create Blackout Poetry
Blackout poetry is a fun, unique way to combat writer’s block, and it’s useful for poets of all ages and stages!
Do you have any plans to celebrate National Poetry Month? Let me know in the comments!
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