- Welcome back to Shadow Poetry! We have a new look, but still offer the same great poetry writing resources. Come on in and get to know us again!

- We've brought the Word Wizard Competition back! Are you up for the monthly writing challenge?

- Connie Marcum Wong added her new poetry form, Con-Verse. Visit the Poetry Forms section for a definition and examples.

- Magnet poetry tiles were updated 06/05/13. Try out this new list of words!

- Want a challenge? Try writing a poem in Luke Prater's newly invented poetry form, the Octain Refrain.

Poetry Forms:

A comprehensive list of both classic poetry forms as well as invented ones by amateur writers including definitions and examples.

New forms may be submited for review and display.

Poetry Handbook:

Learn various mechanics of poetry and figures of speech in an extensive dictionary of writing and other poetic terms from A - Z. From alliteration to zeugma, this handbook can be any writer's or student's best friend.

Bestbook Poetry Guide:

An entire book dedicated to becoming a successful writer, teacher, and lover of poetry. From writing to publishing, copyrighting, and creating your own chapbook, this complete guide will assist you in your journey to publication!