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Don't Be Afraid to Be Bad A Big Book of Button Poetry Writing Prompts Meagan Church Environmental activist and author JoanBy: Ollie Schminkey Published by Button Poetry, 2026 04 14 DON'T BE AFRAID TO BE BAD contains 75+ writing prompts curated by Ollie Schminkey to help poets of all skill levels approach new forms and perspectives, while steering writers away from ideas of 'perfection'. Pulling examples from Button Poetry's catalog, Schminkey highlights the work of their print mates and invites readers to engage with each new work. Their encouragement focuses on writers