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EN 2219: Creative Writing - Poetry: Getting Inspired

Get Inspired

Creativity Portal: Imagination Prompt Generator
Having writer's block? Have the generator ask you an inspiring question.
Bibliomancy Oracle
The Bibliomancy Oracle will answer your question using a passage from literature.

Reference Works

Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
The dictionary of dictionaries: find definitions, etymolgies, and historical quaotations illustrating uses of words.
Coverage: Current
Full Text: Yes
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Roget's Thesaurus
Creative writing requires the creative use of words. Find synonyms galore in this classic thesaurus online.
Bartleby.com: Quotations
An authoritative source of quotations from classical time to the twentieth century.

Visual Effects

Just My Type: A Book About Fonts by Simon Garfield
Call Number: General Collection: Z250 G228 2011
ISBN: 9781592406524
Publication Date: 2011-09-01

Poetry Blogs and Forums

Find out what living poets are up to. Join the discussion!

Poets & Writers
"Poets & Writers, Inc., is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers."
Poetry Blog of The Internet Writing Journal
Current news in the world of poetry.
PoemHunter
Features poems from classic to contemporary. Read the poetry forum. Submit your own poems!