Hello, readers! I am finally back and I will be participating in the GloPoWriMo once again! This event used to be NaPoWriMo when I started participating in 2014. “NaPoWriMo” stood for “National Poetry Writing Month”. It started on April 1st in the EST timezone. As the years went by, they noticed that there were poets from other timezones. So they came up with GloPoWriMo in 2016. “GloPoWriMo” stands for “Global Poetry Writing Month”.

What is GloPoWriMo?

GloPoWriMo is an annual event that takes place during the month of April. It's a global celebration of poetry, where people around the world write poems in response to prompts and then share them online. The purpose is to inspire others with your words, share your story and connect with other writers around the globe!

You don't have to be an experienced poet or writer--everyone can participate!

Why Participate in GloPoWriMo 2023?

Participating in GloPoWriMo 2023 is a great way to improve your writing and meet other poets. The benefits of participating include:

• A chance to share your work with the world! You can upload your poems onto social media, or even submit them for publication.
• An opportunity to get feedback from other poets who will be reading your work during the month of April.
• The chance to make friends with people from all over the world who share your passion for poetry!

How to Prepare for GloPoWriMo 2023

To get ready for GloPoWriMo 2023, you'll need to create a writing schedule. Don't worry--it doesn't have to be perfect or even final yet! Just set aside some time every day or week that works best for you and stick with it. You can always adjust your schedule later on if needed.

Once you've got your schedule set up, it's time to get motivated! Find inspiration in everything around you: nature walks are great places for poets because they provide lots of new images and ideas; reading other people's poetry can inspire us as well (especially if they're writers we admire). If all else fails, just start writing down whatever comes into your head at first--the important thing is getting started!

Tips for Writing Poetry During GloPoWriMo

If you're looking for some advice on how to get started with GloPoWriMo, I've got some tips for you. Here are some techniques that can help improve your writing:

• Keep a notebook with you at all times so that when an idea strikes, it doesn't slip away before you have time to write it down.
• Read poetry often--the work of other poets will inspire new ideas and help improve your own craft as well as give insight into what works best in poems.
• Practice reading aloud what you've written out loud; this will help identify awkward phrasing or confusing syntax before anyone else has had the chance!

Sharing Your Work During GloPoWriMo

Once you've written and edited your work, it's time to share it. There are many ways to do this during GloPoWriMo, from posting on social media to submitting your poems for publication in print or online magazines.

Here are some options:

• Post your poetry on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. You can also use these sites to connect with other writers who may be participating in GloPoWriMo as well!
• Submit your work for publication at an online magazine like Thrush Poetry Journal. This will help you get more exposure for both yourself as an author and the global community of poets who participate each year!

How to Celebrate Your Success After GloPoWriMo

Once you've finished your poem, it's time to celebrate! There are many ways to reward yourself for completing the challenge. Some people like to take a break and relax with friends or family, while others might want to treat themselves with something special like going out for dinner or buying a new book.

If this is your first time participating in GloPoWriMo, then consider taking some time after the event ends (on April 30th) to reflect on what worked well for you during this process. You may want to create an archive of all of your poems so that they can be revisited whenever needed--this could include printing them out or saving them digitally on a computer or phone app such as Google Drive/Google Photos/Dropbox etc...

Conclusion

Now that you've learned about the history of GloPoWriMo and its benefits, it's time to get started! If you're new to poetry writing, don't worry--you can start with something simple like a haiku or limerick. If you have experience with traditional forms like sonnets, go ahead and try those too.

I encourage everyone who participates in our global community of poets from around the world to share their work online at any point during April 1st to April 30th.