This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: OSTENTATIOUS Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: CONTENT Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: BRUISE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: RETROGRADE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: WHISPER Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: CORPOREAL Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: VELLICHOR Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: SHROUD Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: GUARDIAN Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: UNTAMED Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: CHOICES Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: EMBERS Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: IRONY Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: SORRY Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: TRISTESSE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: VANITY Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: APRICITY Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: KOMOREBI Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

No one is free when others are being oppressed. This #Juneteenth, we honor those who fought to abolish slavery, and celebrate the rich diversity of Black heritage. We are grateful for those who continue to move us all toward a more just and equitable society. #ThankfulThursday

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, @jjfass.bsky.social! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: ACETIC Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: CLANDESTINE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: BLOSSOM Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, @inpoetsshoes.bsky.social! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: BLOSSOM Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: STRUGGLE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, Patricia Tiffany Morris! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: STRUGGLE Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: ETHEREAL Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: REVELRY Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Battle starts in an hour @thepoetryarena.bsky.social ... you down?

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, Charlie Bott! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: REVELRY Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, @rbiakpara.bsky.social! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: PANIC Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: BROUHAHA Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, K.P. DeLaney! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: BROUHAHA Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: MIRROR Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: ABOMINATION Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: SOLITUDE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

I use the 27-Chapter method, breaking each chapter into sub-beats. The Excel template is linked here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, Vikas Aggarwal! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: SOLITUDE Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: MATRIARCH Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: DRAGON Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, @taintedtrailer.bsky.social! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: DRAGON Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

In honor of Sir Elton John's 78th birthday, I'm reposting a "found poetry" poem I wrote using only the first lines of his songs: #HappyBirthday #EltonJohn #SirElton

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: CODDIWOMPLE Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

The fun isn’t over! #AskEditor sessions start TOMORROW! Have burning questions about picking subs, editing, revising, or something else? Watch the #AskEditor hashtag tomorrow and follow our editors 👇🏻 #RevPit #writingcommunity #writersky

I’ll be here tomorrow 11am ET/10am CST! Ask me questions about editing, my process, interning for a lit agency, about anime or my dogs—I’ll be here to answer! If you can’t make it live, just tag me in yoir Q’s and I’ll get to them! #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

📣 #RevPit Day roll call! 📣 Who's submitting to RevPit? How are you passing the time until you're ready to enter?

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: SERENDIPITY Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

Congrats to our newly crowned Voice Of Valo(U)r, TheWordArtist! 👑 Our next #BornBattleReady prompt word is: WEIGHTLESS Do not post your #poetry here. Submissions open Friday 9am EST and close Sunday 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart — and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍

We aim to create a space where poets can reclaim their sense of regality through competition and camaraderie — a space where people feel emboldened to engage with open hearts in an effort to elevate entire communities. Here are your Voice of Valo(U)r finalists:

This week's #BornBattleReady prompt word is: UNCTUOUS Submit your poem by using our hashtag (QRT with hashtag if no space). Include your poem in this 🧵 for added engagement! Submissions close on Sunday at 9am EST. The only rule is to aim for the heart— and don’t miss! 🖤⚔️🤍