Publisher Philippa Roberts talks to Suite 101 about a collection of poems that are very close to her heart.

Apr 17, 2009 - Dulcinea Norton-Smith

The best way to get kids to read and love poetry is to show them how fun it is to write their own poems.

Mar 6, 2006 - Elizabeth Yetter

Eve Merriam's poem "How to Eat a Poem" can be the basis for several journal prompts and writing activities for sixth to eighth grade students.

Sep 6, 2009 - Tracey Carter

Memorizing poetry as a child increases cognitive ability, linguistic capacity, cultural literacy, parental bonding and the simple joy of language.

Apr 10, 2010 - Catherine Owen

New writers hope to earn money but often find literary journals will only pay in contributor's copies. Here are some magazines that pay out in real dollars and cents.

Aug 31, 2009 - Vicki F. Chavis

Literary journals are periodicals filled with provocative writing, art, essays and reviews. Enter the world of publishing and learn the basics of starting a lit journal.

Oct 7, 2009 - Lorraine Syratt

How easy is it to find poetry publishers? To some disillusioned poets, it seems almost impossible. These tips will help smooth the way to poetry publishing for writers.

Nov 18, 2009 - Marg McAlister

An autobiography can take several forms, including poetry, as evidenced in the work of Edgar Allan Poe, Master of the Macabre.

Jan 17, 2012 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Research on teaching poetry reveals methods both to encourage more reading and writing of poetry and to increase students' abilities to analyze poetry well.

Dec 21, 2009 - Vickie Christensen

Poetry just isn't what it used to be. But then again, as a living practice of art and literature, should it be?

Apr 11, 2010 - Jim Benz

A workshop at the Hull-House dining hall taught educators how to use poetry and social consciousness as teaching tools in all core curriculum subjects.

May 3, 2011 - Rochelle Zappia

The respected author of more than 90 books, Joyce Carol Oates' quarter century-old journal serves up a good deal insight into the writing and the writer.

Aug 20, 2010 - Dale Van Every

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.

Aug 5, 2009 - Emily Jones

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

Mar 15, 2009 - Vicki F. Chavis

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.

Aug 1, 2009 - Emily Jones

Poetry is a difficult market to earn from. However, there are certain things poets can to to get paid for their poetry.

Jun 8, 2010 - Debarshi Kanjilal

Marilyn Monroe's poetry has been collected and published in a volume called Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters and is available on October 12, 2010.

Oct 12, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Poet Ted Kooser initiated the American Life in Poetry project during his term as U.S. Poet Laureate 2004-2006. The project is still going strong.

Jun 27, 2008 - Linda Sue Grimes

In response to inaccurate and damaging portrayals of Native American culture and U.S. history in Western films, poets have created art that communicates the truth.

Jun 5, 2008 - Emily Howson

We've come a long way from the days when a "real poet" wrote only long-hand, perhaps transcribing a precious finished piece by typewriter.

Apr 22, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke