We present an extract from The Irish Writers Handbook 2025, edited by Ruth McKee, the essential guide to writing and getting published, with contributions from acclaimed authors and book industry ...

NAME: A. Van Jordan | AGE: 43 | HOMETOWN: Austin | QUALIFICATIONS: Has written three volumes of poetry, Rise (2001), MACNOLIA (2004), and Quantum Lyrics (2007) / Received the coveted Whiting Writers’ ...

For years, I've devoted 10-30 minutes to journaling every morning. But in 2022, I wanted to elevate my morning routine to an art form. I wanted to have a complete draft of a piece so that I could ...

Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights to help you find your voice. It's a grey Monday morning and last week’s ...

Among the many parallels between the poetic and psychotherapeutic processes, there is the greatest similarity and convergence with respect to psychological freedom. On a superficial level, this ...

April is National Poetry Month—perhaps a good time to review the positive aspects of reading and writing poems. Poetry is a genre of writing in which succinct, vivid, and intense language is given to ...

BENGALURU: Even among those of us who are avid readers, ready to get lost in words whenever we get the chance – there are many who find poetry intimidating to read, and even more so when it comes to ...