Top 100 Poetry Blogs, Websites & Poetry Bloggers To Follow

I’ve always loved poetry, and writing it, but… I require “inspiration”. It doesn’t come often. To find it, I created this list.

Poetry Foundation

The Poetry Foundation is a literary non-profit. They run the oldest English language verse magazine in the world, Poetry Magzine.

This is by far the largest and oldest prose organization, and with it comes decades of experience. Dig around to see what you find.

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Write Out Loud

They’ve been going since 2005, and they’re a community of people brought together by their love of the written word.

It has one of the most comprehensive databases of poetry events in the USA and worldwide. A handy resource!

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The Poetry Project

Beginning with weekly poetry meetings in New York in the ’60s, it was hard for the founders to imagine what it’s become today.

They has an extensive list of events worth looking into if you live in the US. Subscribing to their lit mag, The Recluse, is a must.

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The Best American Poetry

They showcase the best American poetry from the here and now.

Along with showcasing submissions, they handpick and write essays. There are all sorts of things, on various topics.

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Magma Poetry

Magma Poetry is a monthly magazine based in the UK. Each issue has a particular theme. There’s handpicked and submitted poems.

They showcase the best contemporary poetry, and it’s full of emotion and depth. Available in print and digital format.

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Free Minds Book Club

Free Minds work with young inmates in the US, inspiring them to discover their creative talent.

It’s hard not to admire the people behind this. On their poetry blog, they publish works by the inmates. There’s some raw talent.

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Savage Love Poetry

A perfect name for a blog focusing on the human powers of creation and destruction.

Run by two anonymous contributors, there’s a raw, lyrical, bittersweet feel to all the works on there.

Poets and Writers

A non-profit serving the writing and poetry community, they’ve been around since 1970. They run programs, a magazine and more.

They run so many great initiatives for literary people it’s hard to know where to start! They have a podcast, and several prizes.

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How a Poem Happenns

Brian Brodeur is a poet and reviewer. He sits down with talented writers, to interview them, and talk all things poetry.

It’s a fascinating angle to take! He asks thoughtful questions and provides insight on how poetry is created.

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Poets United

Poets United is a place for poets to share their content, interact with others, and be united by a love of poetry.

There is so much fantastic content on the site! The community is vibrant and full of talented people. Worth a read.

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South Broadway Ghost Society

This is a poetry society and literary journal. They seek to bring the best poets in the New York area to light.

The poems are emotive and dark. Many people contribute poems. They have a list of outlets looking for submissions from poets.

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