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Slam Poetry & Spoken Word Blogs

Write better. Slam more.

​This page contains a list of articles, posts, and blogs that offer help with writing poetry and my general POV of spoken word. It's a quick browse, and if you don't find what you're looking for, search :)
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Poetry Topics

99 Poem Topics

9 Slam Poetry Topics & Ideas
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Looking for Inspiration for Your Next Slam Poem?

More Subjects, Topics & Ideas for Slam Poems

11 (more) Really Good Topics for Slam Poems

Global and Social Issues From The Past Decade That Can Inspire Slam Poetry
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Help With Writing Poetry

6-Step Approach to Start Writing After a Long Break

Checklist! 8 Items to Remember when Writing Slam Poetry 

5 Poetry Slam Tips That Will Help You Command An Audience

6 Tips on Spoken Word Poetry

Tips for Writing Slam Poetry

A 9 Step Guide on How To Write a Slam Poem

How To Write Slam Poetry

10 Poetic Devices That Will Spice Up Your Slam Poetry

The 5 Biggest (and easily avoidable) Slam Poetry Blunders

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Resources for Writing Slam Poetry & Spoken Word Poems

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7 Characteristics That Turn Good Slam Poets Into Great Ones​
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Spoken Word & Slam Poetry

The Art of Spoken Word Poetry

What is Spoken Word? And What's a Poetry Slam?

What is Slam Poetry?

What is Spoken Word?
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Should Spoken Word Be Coupled With Music?  (Example)​

Why Does Slam Poetry All Sound The Same?


​Some of the Best Slam Poets on the Internet & YouTube

Slam Poets - Tell 'em How You Really Feel About Education!


Does Slam Poetry Always Have To Be So Serious? ​

Poetry Contests and Poetry Slam Competitions

A Rhyming Holiday Poem for your Business E-Card

Funny Slam Poetry Videos
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Slam poetry is the breath mint that boring poetry needed!
Slam poetry and spoken word are flooding the world with pure excitement and a reignited passion for poems.

Poetry is no longer a lifeless, ill-written, foreign, boring set of words and verses linked with ambiguous purpose hundreds of years ago only to be studied and recognized for their wisdom now.

Let's face it: the "study of" was killing poetry.

Slam poetry is the revival - it's the breath mint that boring poems needed.

​Spoken word is the rebirth of a diluted art and the ability to use poetry - including all the devices that make it stand out - to communicate real, current and identifiable messages, stories and emotions.

It's one of the most powerful outlets humans have, and more and more people are taking advantage of it. 
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Educators in classrooms are changing their curriculum to keep students engaged.

Why?

Because some kids enter school and they hate poetry. It used to be good fun and entertainment - Dr. Seuss and William Blake. Then suddenly it turned to Robert Frost and Shakespeare. There's nothing wrong with the latter, but let's be real - what do you think people would be more interested to learn - Robert Frost? Or someone like Sarah Kay who's more in tune with the times and with the demographics?

There's an argument for both. And I don't think poetry's history should be neglected, but the stage needs to be shared.

My site and my blog are dedicated to widening the reach of slam poetry.

I have fallen in love with the art; when I see a spoken word artist really deliver on stage, it fuels my desire to help other poets - aspiring, emerging and even established - reach new heights.

If you're looking for resources for slam poems, ideas and topics, tips and tricks, how-to's, or just some examples of slam poetry, Digital Poet is the place - just check out the helpful snippets below and click what you're looking for! If you think of something you'd like me to add, don't be shy, just give me a shout by email or twitter and I'll see what I can do.

Need help with writing or performing slam poetry? Hopefully you can find some tips, hints and assistance in the posts below. If there is information or a topic you'd like to see that isn't here, please reach out to me!

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