Poetry

Craft of Poetry
A course on writing poems in rhyme, meter, and inherited forms. Covers the sonnet, sestina, and villanelle.
http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/CraftOfPoetry

30 Days of Poetry
Contains thirty tips to writing poetry.
http://www.msrogers.com/English2/poetry/30_days_of_poetry.htm

Glossary of Poetic Devices
Dictionary of terms that are used to describe features of a poem.
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/poets/poetry2.htm

Glossary of Poetic Terms
A dictionary explaining the different types and features of poems.
http://www.poeticbyway.com/glossary.html

In the Moonlight a Worm
A step by step guide to writing haiku, with examples and detailed explanations of the meaning of this type of verse.
http://www.haiku.insouthsea.co.uk/teachbasho_self1.htm

James W. Hackett Suggestions To Write Haiku
Contains suggestions for creating haiku poetry. Includes link to haiku by J.W. Hackett.
http://www.haikuspirit.org/suggestionsEN.html

Kalliope Poetics
Explains why you would want to write poetry, and help on getting started.
http://anitraweb.org/kalliope/archive.html

Poetry Forms and Terminology
A list of links to sites that define, explain, and give examples of a variety of poetic forms.
http://thewordshop.tripod.com/forms.html

Poetry Workshop Pages
Tools and information to inspire and equip young poets to be better and more thoughtful writers.
http://www.geocities.com/amylynnhess76/

Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky
Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/index.htm

Rhyme Zone
Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Writing Poetry: A Beginner’s Guide
About.com article covering the elements of poetic composition, what to write about, and exercises for getting started. Includes sections on diction, rhyme, free verse, and concrete poetry.
http://fictionwriting.about.com/