Research
I've been singing that wrong for years: why we mishear lyrics
A lady who never existed, a German name hiding in Snap!, and a study of how suggested words change a familiar chorus. With a small listening game.
Ideas behind the lines
Rhyma articles.
Guides, ideas, and practical notes about poetry and collaborative creativity.
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“Write anything” can be the hardest prompt
Why one required word can be more useful than complete freedom. Writing studies, Oulipo’s unusual rules, and small exercises that do not promise genius.
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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.
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Where people love poetry: 12 traditions beyond the bookshelf
Poems over tea, verse debates on social media and a crown for a good poem. Explore how poetry fits into everyday life, with research behind each example.
Guide
Types of rhyme and rhyme schemes, without the homework
Perfect and slant rhyme, AABB, ABAB and eleven common rhyme schemes, explained with annotated examples from real poems.
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.