Citing My Muses: Kim Addonizio and The Poet’s Companion (& Others)
A review of Kim Addonizio’s poems from Mortal Trash, as well a review of her poetry guides Ordinary Genius and The Poet’s Companion.
Poetry Out Loud: Tips, Poem Recommendations, and How-To
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that nurtures the study of poetry. One of the ways they do this is by hosting a poetry recitation competition for high school students across the country. If you’re looking to participate and win huge prizes, here are some tips for a great read.
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.