For starters... Do NOT write about things you don't know... Because, ehem, you wont get very far with them... Also don't try too hard... Pushing it can just make it worse. Also, forced rhyming really blows a poem to hell... So don't do it unless it fits. Haikus aren't for beginners either, however I still see no point in a Haiku anyway... But I suppose that doesn't effect any one. Also use spell check... If you don't you could get DQ'd from a contest or just mess up and get in trouble with some random people from the site.. It really sucks to get rejected... Also add tons of good comments to people poetry, and try to look at the featured poems as much as possible, since people spend their hard earned points getting them up in the featured box anyway. Oh, and when I say "good" comments I don't mean corny little, Oh, this poem sucked, or it was good. Get into depth, bring in your own emotion and stuff too... And point out some errors they made or suggestions you think could improve the poem... Also when you write a poem or criticize someones poem think of links or bonds you can make between a poem and something that you have seen, heard, or even done. It helps out a lot.. which is why if you haven't seen, done, or heard it you shouldn't write it... By the by erotic stuff is stupid unless you can make it good.. Don't be all like... and she rode him and he groaned... put some pizazz in it... Peace out guys... Hope it helps...
DDU- May the Drow live On.
Writting poetry and writting GOOD poetry are two completely different things. So use your head, and open you heart and imagination. For the newcomers.
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Quite a useful column. A great guide for beginning writers.
This was definitely an informational and helpful column. It’s very good, especially for being your first. I think you should separate your different ideas/suggestions into paragraphs, so it is a bit easier to read.
I completely agree with everything stated in this column. Although, sometimes, writing about unknown subjects can be enjoyable, if done properly, and researched enough… if not, the writer will most likely seem ignorant.
Trying too hard could ruin a poem as well as trying too little. A poet must work with their poetry with equal amounts of effort.
I agree, uneven, poorly flowing, and forced rhyming gives a poem a bumpy feel, which can be quite uncomfortable to read.
As for the Haiku, like any formed poem, the Haiku takes a lot of practice to master. I’ve written one Haiku, which needs a good revision, however, I’ve read a few well written Haiku poems and I’ve noticed that it focuses on the feelings and imagery of nature, rather than the actual words used.
It is also important to provide thorough reviews with support and evidence of opinions with examples and suggestions on poems that the reader decides to comment upon. Critiques that are in-depth give the writer the most help and show that the reader can actually think about the poem, instead of posting a generic comment that ultimately, tells nothing functional.
I have the same opinion there also. A poem, regardless of style or category, should have creative imagery, interesting vocabulary, vivid details, poetic devices, and distinctive purpose. Without that, a poem is merely average thoughts… prose, like a journal entry.
This was a very good column. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing your ideas about poetry writing as well as commenting.
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First one and figured I would try my hand at it...
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