In this section you will find poetic terms, a rhyming dictionary,
poetry and poets, interactive communities and more...
Writing Resources
Extensive writing resources.
Poetry Magic
Resource centre for the theory and craft of writing poetry.
Writing Poetry
Various aspects of the art of poetry writing.
Glossary Of Poetic Terms
A unique guide for the study of poetry.
Poetry Portal
Many resource links for writing, reading and publishing poetry.
The Rhymezone
A tool for finding words that rhyme, it's synonyms, definitions, and more.
Pizzaz
Creative writing and oral storytelling activities with printable handouts for: Poetry.
The Academy of American Poets
A support organization for American poets at all stages of their careers.
Poetry Today Online
Online Poetry ezine.
New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre
Features poets and poetry with a New Zealand connection. Lots of Links.
Interactive Poetry Pages
Real time poetry collaboration. Add a line to a poem in progress, and view
the finished works.
Electronic Poetry Center
Directory of Internet Poetry Webs.
Poetry writing tips and resources especially for the beginning poet.
How to write a haiku
Tips for the Beginning Poet
Poetry writing tips
How to write a sonnet
Craft of Poetry
The Albany Poetry Workshop
Writing Exercises: Poetry
Potato Hill Poetry
Poetry Writing Exercises For The Senses
The Journal Poetry Prompts
Poetry Exercise at Ariadne's Web
There are many markets that publish poetry from published and unpublished
poets. We have listed a few below.
Cornerstone Magazine
Accepts a variety of poetic styles (e.g, avant-garde, free verse, haiku,
light verse). Payment of $10.00 for a poem of one to fifteen lines, and
$25.00 per poem for 16 or more lines.
Pedestal Magazine
A literary magazine that accepts poetry from established and new writers. Open to
a wide variety of poetry from traditional to highly experimental. Pays $30-$60
per poem.
Pif Magazine
Seeking original work from established and emerging fiction writers, poets, essayists,
interviewers, and reviewers. Submit no more than 5 poems at once. Pays $50 per published
poem.
Electric Velocipede
Pays $15 for poems under 100 lines.
Chizine
Pays $8 for poems up to 50 lines.
Orion Society
Quarterly magazine that explores the relationship between people and nature, examines
human communities and how they fit into the larger natural community, and strives to
renew our spiritual connection to the world. Pays $100 per poem on publication.
Dreams and Nightmares
Seeking poetry in sci-fi or fantasy genres, although fantastic-style horror will be
considered. Pays $10.
Tin House
Accepts submissions of up to 5 poems at a time. Pays $50 minimum per poem, plus
2 copies. Poems may be subject to editing.
The Threepenney Review
Quarterly magazine with a political slant. Accepts poetry of any
style and length and pays up to $100 per poem.
In this section, you'll find links to contests and scam warnings.
Please read these warnings and note the listings of "bad" contests.
Best of luck...
Poem Train
San Gorgonio Pass Poets Society
Wergle Flomp Poetry Contest
WFNS Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
League Of Canadian Poets
Mad Poetry
Utmost Christian Writers
PoetryKit.org
LitScene.com
