Poetry Maps: Mapping Out The Structure Of Each Poem Type So You Can Write More Efficiently
I’m going to lay out the structure of each poem type based on rhyme scheme, stressed syllables, and stanza length. That way, beginner poets like myself may have an easier time identifying which poem type works best with the topic they want to write about, and they won’t spend quite as long trying to figure out how to write it properly.
Different Poetry Styles & What Topics They Work Best With
I’ve laid out the definitions of each poetry type, how to write them, and what topics are usually covered using each genre. That way, if you find yourself writing a poem with a topic that may work well with another style, you can re-write your free verse poem in another style and see which version you like better.
National Poetry Month: What Writing a Poem a Day for All of April is Really Like
In an attempt to both write more poetry, and grow my following on my poetry Instagram, I decided to participate in the Poem A Day challenge. It’s exactly what it sounds; you post one poem per day every day for the entire month of April in celebration of the month.
Citing My Muses: Rupi Kaur & Milk and Honey
She took her art and she ran with it–before Kaur, poetry was even less read and much less accessible because it was considered an artform that only literature connoisseurs were familiar with.
Beat the Block: 6 Strategies to Come Up With Poem Topics
If you’re in a writing slump, and you’ve taken some time off to focus on yourself and replenish your creative energy but you’re still having a hard time coming back, I’m here to share some strategies that I use to come up with topics for my poems when things just aren’t coming naturally.
10 Day Jobs for Writers
Writing isn’t easy; it takes a unique blend of hard and soft skills, an unwavering knack for creativity, and perseverance–much like the job market.