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Can I post a poem for a word/concept/event that hasn’t been assigned?

Heather — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:53:41 +0000

We’re really glad you’re so enthusiastic, but at the moment, the answer is no.

New assignments are published every weekday, so be sure to check back here, use the forums, and follow @PoetryBot on Twitter for updates. Search the PoetryAssignment archives for past assignments if none of the new words inspire you. Currently, assignments don’t have deadlines. That might change, but for now, take advantage and dig a little deeper!

How do I contact PoetryAssignment editors?

Heather — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:09 +0000

At present, the best way to share feedback, ask questions, or extend a concern is via the PoetryAssignment Forums.

Additionally, your editors are on Twitter. Send a tweet to @melissaoyler, @jeffreyoyler, @muttmutt, or @BaronessHeather and one or all of us will do our darnedest to take care of you.

Update 12/20/08: PoetryAssignment is now on Facebook!

What is this Twitter thing you keep talking about?

Heather — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:49:03 +0000

Twitter is a social networking startup that poses the question, “What are you doing?” Twitter has its own FAQ and Wiki that are easily accessible from the site. Simply put, it gives you 140 characters to post a message, or “tweet” anything you want people to know.

As it applies to PoetryAssignment, Twitter is near and dear to all our hearts, because that’s how some of the founding members met, how the first several assignments were distributed, and how the group began to grow.

To use Twitter as a member of PoetryAssignment, include “#poetryassignment” in the body of your tweet, and your tweet will be logged here, where anyone who clicks on the hashtag or saves the stream’s site can see up-to-date who is posting about PoetryAssignment.

Update: PoetryAssignment now has its own TwitterBot!