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Entering poetry contests can be a great way for would-be poets to get their work out there. Here are some tips for finding contests and submitting winning poems.

Some people write poetry just for themselves, but for those who dream of seeing their poems - and their names - in print, here are some tips for getting published.

A small Canadian publisher runs writing contests for students each fall, and for adult poets and fiction writers each spring. Entry is free; winners are published.

What every poet should know before submitting work. Why editor's reject excellent work and print less stellar prose. Requirements the author should know.

Millay's "Renascence" dramatizes a mystical experience that results in the speaker's new birth, realizing the depth of love and the power of the soul.

These tips can assist teachers to help students to write quality essays and poems for writing contests and to steer clear of scams.

Using free contests to attract customers isn't a challenging money making tactic, but it does take a bit of finesse. Learn how with these quick tips and suggestions.

Dayton is one of Ohio's historical cities located in the Miami Valley, an area rich with history and opportunity for new growth.

Free writing contests help teachers meet curriculum requirements and give students a chance of publication, a thrill that starts many a young writer on a career.

If poetry is the same as breathing, then April is the month of fresh air! Poetry competitions abound with prize money, publication and awards to those willing to compete

National Poetry Month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. The month-long recognition spotlights the work of talented seasoned and new American poets.

Maya Angelou is widely known as a poet. However, her oral delivery of a story is raw with energy and rich with endless passion.

At some point, virtually all poets want to share their work with more than just family and friends, but many don't know where to start.

African American women have had a lasting impact on United States history. Their courageous contributions continue to inspire and motivate others toward greatness.

Creative nonfiction essays are more closely related to poetry than one might suspect, and in many ways bear more resemblance to poetry than its prose cousin: fiction.

HBO's Brave New Voices features young slam poets from across the world preparing for national competition in the midst of overcoming obstacles in their personal lives.

International Falls, Minnesota is the gateway to Voyageurs State Park and the home of stunning northern beauty. Here's what to do when you travel to I-Falls.

Summer festivals are fun, but winter festivals are something special. Here's where to find winter festivities in the Twin Cities metro area and in outstate Minnesota.

Elementary school teachers can teach students how to write a quatrain poem, a haiku, an alphabet or ABC poem, and a concrete poem and display their poetry in class.

These literary magazines accept fiction from writers of all experience levels, and are a great way for writers to gain added exposure for their fiction.

Writing contests are valuable tools, helping writers to hone their craft, but writers also should be aware that contests are not the only way to receive feedback.

The National Federation of the Blind and the American Printing House for the Blind offer a number of competitive opportunities for aspiring blind artists and writers.

The violet is revered for its beauty and its spiritual significance and is a symbol for humility.

Celebrate what makes the Northwest unique with music, art, food, films, books and fun. Enjoy these Northwest Festivals before the rain and snow set in.

From antiquity to Napoleon's exile, violets played predominant roles in legend, myth and medicine.

Taylor Swift has quickly become one of country music's most popular performers, with her fusion of teen pop sounds and more mature lyrics.

Arthur Hallam and Alfred Tennyson met in 1829 at Cambridge University when they were eighteen and nineteen. They took to each other instantly and forged a lifelong bond.