Tips for writing poetry

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When I grew up, poetry was all about rhymes, and rules, and patterns. I remember writing couplets. And cinquains. And all sorts of other “rule” poems where the pattern was more important than the message. Times have changed in my world–and although we READ a million types of poems in my class, we really focus […]

An area where many aspiring writers struggle when first entering the realm of poetry is meter. Of course, a poet doesn’t have to use meter in order to write poetry – in fact, free verse is probably…

I love poetry. I don’t consistently produce new poems any more. It goes in phases. But my passion for poetry never leaves me, and will always be an important aspect of my life and work, as a …

10 Tips for Writing Poetry 1. Know your goal 2. Avoid Clichés 3. Avoid Sentimentality 4. Use Images 5. Use Metaphors and Similes 6. Use Concrete Words, instead of Abstract Words 7. Communicate Theme 8. Subvert the Ordinary 9. Rhyme with Caution 10. Revise

I love poetry. I don’t consistently produce new poems any more. It goes in phases. But my passion for poetry never leaves me, and will always be an important aspect of my life and work, as a …

I love poetry. I don’t consistently produce new poems any more. It goes in phases. But my passion for poetry never leaves me, and will always be an important aspect of my life and work, as a …