Want to write a poem, but don't think you know how? Staring at a blank page (or computer screen) may not be the best way to get your creative poetry writing juices flowing.
The thirty-five poetry lessons at Giggle Poetry's Poetry Class are written by a variety of children's poets including Bruce Lansky, Kenn Nesbitt, and Eric Ode.
This is the complete text of Roger Stevens' 1997 children's book "How To Write Poems."
Join Jack Prelutsky, Karla Kuskin and Jean Marzollo as they share poetry writing tips and techniques in three Scholastic workshops.
John Hewitt of the Writer's Resource Center shares thirty-eight tips he calls his "personal guidelines for writing poetry."
Poem maker (online version of the Mape poem maker
Shadow Poetry is a writers' support site whose goal it is to help poets improve their writing skills and increase their knowledge of poetry forms.
In glossary format, Poets.org defines thirty poetic forms from "abecedarian" to "villanelle," but doesn't stop there.
"You can write poetry!" exclaims Marsha Rogers, and her thirty daily lessons (with titles such as "Month Metaphor" and "Diamonte") will show you how.
Kathi Mitchell, a language arts teacher from New Hampshire, shares a list of nineteen poetic forms for elementary students.
In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, I've picked five fabulous poets, some with books you can pick up and feel, and others who only can be found on the Internet. Funny poems are best when shared aloud, so grab your loved ones and read them a
CJ Heck is a grandma, columnist, author and poet.