it’s actually really easy to get started writing poetry as a beginner. With some exploring of contemporary poets and a few poetry prompts, those creative juices will be flowing and you’ll be ...

Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a math poem.

The first step to writing a poem is figuring out what ... Want to become a “Tortured Poet” yourself? Here are some prompts to ...

A version of this story ran in the January / February 2025 issue. Write about the untouchable. Something out of arm’s reach, like freedom, the stars, or you. Write an ode to misfits. A poem of ...

The Prompt is a brand new series for writers. Presented and produced by Zoë Comyns, this series will be broadcast over 8 ...