Research
Why a rhyme can sound like a good reason
Why rhyming words can feel more convincing, what studies of sayings and slogans actually found, and why a neat ending does not make us wise.
Ideas behind the lines
Rhyma articles.
Guides, ideas, and practical notes about poetry and collaborative creativity.
Guide
Where to write poetry together online
Find a poetry partner, join a poem in the comments, or start a small writing game of your own.
Research
Does writing together make us more creative?
What studies of collaborative writing show about sharing ideas, group creativity, and the limits of what we can claim.
Guide
How to play Exquisite Corpse as a writing game
Simple rules for playing Exquisite Corpse with words, plus a paper setup, an original poem example, useful variations, and ways to play online.
Ideas
50 collaborative poetry prompts for friends and groups
Fifty original prompts for chain poems, hidden-line games, writing groups, friends, and anyone who wants to write one line without facing a blank page.
Rhyma
9 ways to play Rhyma with friends, family, and coworkers
Practical Rhyma ideas for team building, parties, long-distance friends, travel, events, family time, and a quick break from scrolling.
Guide
7 collaborative poetry games and how people play them
Explore seven collaborative poetry games, from renga and Exquisite Corpse to chain poems and Rhyma, with simple rules and ideas for where to play.
Research
Can writing poetry support mental health? What the research says
What studies of poetry, rhyming, and collaborative creativity tell us about mental health, social connection, and the limits of the evidence.