Organizations
Bell Jar, Bowen Park Poetry Corner, Canadian Federation of Poets, Elite Skills, Federal Poets, Garden Crow Poetry Group, inVerse Poetry Workshop, Leicester Poetry Society, LoveStories: Poetry Tutorial, Mr. Africa Poetry Board
'A Poetry Free-for-all'
Wide range of open forums and poetry reading and submission for commentary and discussion.
Aha Poetry
Post your poems and get instant poetry gratification with Ann Cantelow's Interactive Poetry Invention. Find books and magazines on, about, or of poetry. Advertise your book or books.
AlienFlower
Essays, music, storytelling, editing, exercises, poetry, visual art, discussion.
Ariadne's Poetry Web
The craft of poetry creation (particularly through leverage and adaptation of classical forms and techniques) and how to find poetry publisher. Free exercises and tutorials.
BellaOnline: Poetry
Articles, links and discussion on writing poetry with a detailed poetic glossary.
Canadian Poetry Association Resource Center
Supporting poetry, maintains the Literary Listserv, Participoet Listserv, contests, anthologies, Poetry CDs, and National Chapters.
Digging Deeper into the Poetic Toolbox
Focuses on the craft of poetry: line breaks, stanza breaks, voice, persona, diction, syntax, and revision. Course and workshop by poet Scott Wiggerman.
Drowning Man
Directory of literary publications, from small presses up to the most famous with an emphasis on poetry links. Most pages contain submission guidelines and some contain additional links.
For Poets and Readers of Poetry
Articles on poetry for those who love to read or write poetry, but who feel intimidated by the technical aspects of the genre.
Hangtide Poetry Resources
Directory of online resources for poetry writers and publishers.
Instant Muse Poetry Generator
This free writing prompt utility generates a first line of poetry at random, from which you can build a complete poem.
Lectures by Eli Siegel
Aesthetic realism lectures by Eli Siegel, American poet and critic. Includes 'Poetry and Women', 'Educational Method Is Poetic', 'Poetry and Keenness' and 'Poetry and History'.
National Poetry Month
Glossary of poetry terms, biographies of notable poets, poetry for the seasons, poetry awards.
North American Center For Interdisciplinary Poetic
A web-based forum for free exchange on matters pertaining to interdisciplinary creativity. Housed at York University, Toronto.
Online Poetry Publishers
Lists email contacts for poetry publishers and indicates whether they are willing to receive manuscripts submitted electronically.
Pathetic Poetry Society
Forums, contests and other resources for poets in this online community.
Performance Poetry
A place to explore the work, ideas, and issues relevant to the art of performance poetry. Poetry and writing news and discussions.
Poem in Making
Includes poetic tips for beginners and a collection of poems and links.
Poem Works
Poems, workshops, books and school programs of author Barbara Helfgott Hyett.
Poetic Muses
Online help for all writers, with emphasis on poets.
Poetic Voices
Informational and educational site providing details of contests and awards, instructional articles, workshops, and publication opportunities.
Poetry Doctor
Providing poetry lessons, advice, editing, performances, books and writing services. David B. Axelrod, director.
Poetry Express
An interactive site featuring activities and advice for making, sharing, revising, and editing poems. Highlights include e-muse, a poetry generator, and 15 poems you can write now.
Poetry Magazine
International digest of world poetry. Features contest listings and discussions for poetry writers.
Poetry Power
Tips for poetry writing and publishing. Free software for poets.
Poetry Super Highway
Resource for online poets and writers featuring categorized links to poetry/writing related websites as well as two new featured poets online each week. All past poets archived online. A poetry chat room. Contests. Poetry Classifieds, and a bookstore.
Poetry Talk
A forum for exchange. Read poems, post some poems. Tips and information for when your well runs dry.
Poetry.com
Poetry submission, contests, publishing, personalized poetry products, poetic techniques
Poets Online
A site of poetry inspiration with a biweekly writing prompt, model poem, and the opportunity to submit your response for possible posting in the extensive poetry archives.
poetscraft.com
Resources for poets and readers of poetry including downloadable teaching handouts, forums, writing classes and workshops, and links to other resources and NYQ poets.
PoetsRite
A website for writers, poets and poetry discussions that includes work by well-known poets.
Poettext.com
Featuring writers workshop, news and articles, discussion forums, events, competitions, interviews, and reviews.
Publishing Poets
A place where published poets can meet and discuss topics that affect their writing life: online vs. print publication, zine reviews, publication pointers, copyright, good/bad publication experiences, and paying markets.
Publishing Your Poetry
Covers the basics of submitting your poetry for publication, also has writing tips, exercises, poetry and books by poet Linda Sienkiewicz.
Resources for Poets
Online lectures, articles and interviews on the craft of writing poetry, as well as articles about reading poetry and audio recordings of well-known poets reading their work.
Rhymster.com
Poetry writing contest, international free online poetry community for creative and romantic personalities from all over the English speaking world. Forum for writers.
Romanceopedia
Essay offers beginner tips for crafting romantic poetry.
Simple Living Tips: Poetry Writing
Simple lessons on writing poetry with advice and living tips on fitness, home decoration, clothing, and more.
SoYouWanna Publish your Poetry
The process of publishing your poems, from finding the appropriate venue to signing the appropriate releases.
Sue's Poems My Life in Their Hands
Sues poems, true life medical poetry. My life in their hands poetry booklet.
Sundance Creativity Guide for Poets
Dedicated to new and aspiring poets. This site will help find publishers, contests and workshops on the web, and points to the best Usenet groups, books and magazines for poets.
Taverner's Koans
A poetry resource for poets of all experience levels, including writing exercises, essay on poetics, profiles on underrated poets, a free critique workshop, and a poetry zine.
The Poem of Quotes
Resource for poetry and quotations with information on literature and help on writing.
The Poet Sanctuary Poetry Forum
An online poetry forum where you can post poetry and receive reviews. Poetry contest and reads.
The Poet, Spoken Word, Performance Poetry, Literar
A survey of the performing and lyrical roots and aspects of poetry combined with a listing of literary agents focusing on publishing poets, supporting non-profit associations to turn to, and a list of defined terms.
The Poetry Kit
Listings includes publishers, competitions, courses, funding, events and magazine listings. Offers a critique mailing list.
The Poetry Resource
A comprehensive resource for poets and lovers of poetry with poems by the webmaster, Patrick Martin.
The Poets' Place
An active community center for poets, poetry discussion and poetic forms. Created by Susan Katz.
The Scroll
A community of authors of poetry and prose, dedicated to the freedom of art in the pursuit of passion, brilliance, and insanity.
Unheard Words
An online writer's group for new writers of colour. A place to share work, thoughts and ideas, and to access writer's resources.
WorkingPoet
An online newsletter which encourages poets to: do the writing, send it out and be an active part of the poetry community.
Writers Write Poetry
Online poetry resource with chat, message boards, links to poetry resources, poetry literature and poetry books.
Writing Poetry
Article about how to rhyme your thoughts and feelings as poems.
Writing Poetry
A free, online poetry resource providing the famous poems by the world's most popular poets.