Free tool
Citation Generator
Generate citations in MLA 9, APA 7, Chicago 17, and Harvard instantly — no account needed, no ads, completely free. Enter your source details manually or pick a poem or work from the Storgy catalogue to pre-fill the form.
Useful for essay writing, literature coursework, and annotated bibliographies. Copy any citation to your clipboard with one click.
How to use the citation generator
GuideChoose your source type
Select Poem, Book/Novel, or Website from the source-type dropdown. This controls how the title is formatted (quotes vs. italics) and which fields appear in the citation.
Enter author and title
Type the author in 'Last, First' format and the work's title. For Storgy poems and works you can skip this step — use 'Pick a Storgy work' mode to pre-fill all fields automatically.
Add optional details
Fill in year, publisher, URL, and access date as needed. Web citations should include a URL and access date; books typically need publisher and year.
Generate and copy
Click 'Generate citations' to see all four styles. Use the Copy button beside each style to copy it straight to your clipboard.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ- Is the citation generator free?
- Yes. The citation generator is completely free to use with no account, no signup, and no ads. Generate as many citations as you like.
- Which citation styles does it support?
- The generator produces citations in MLA 9th edition, APA 7th edition, Chicago 17th edition (author-date system), and Harvard (Cite Them Right, 12th edition).
- How do I format author names?
- Enter author names in 'Last, First' format — for example, 'Keats, John'. For multiple authors separate them with commas: 'Keats, John, Shelley, Percy Bysshe'. If you pick a Storgy poem or work the name is flipped automatically.
- Can I cite a poem from Storgy?
- Yes. Switch to 'Pick a Storgy work' mode, choose 'Poem', enter the poem slug (the last part of the URL, e.g. 'the-raven'), and click 'Load fields'. The form will pre-fill with the poet's name, title, and year.
- Should I verify the citation?
- The generator follows each style's published rules closely, but citation requirements can vary by institution, journal, and edition. Always cross-check against your school's or publisher's style guide before submitting.