June 1, 2007- June 8, 2007
I wanted to try this out, and see how it works. I am going to be putting out a weekly column, which will include tips on writing, poems to read, words to be familiar with, and quotes to think about. I think this will be good for those of you who choose to read this, along with myself, when it comes to growing as a writer. This is my first weekly column:
*Writing Tip:
Writing poetry is much different than writing novels and stories. Make sure that you scan your poem(s) for 'filler' words, words that your poem could do without. Examples of these words are: but, and, then, etc. In poetry, complex and complete sentences are not always needed.
*Quotes to think about:
"Imagination is more important than knowledge..."
-Albert Einstein
"Poetry is what gets lost in translation."
~Robert Frost
*Poem to read:
Emily Dickinson (1830–86). Complete Poems. 1924.
Part One: Life
XXI
HE ate and drank the precious words,
His spirit grew robust;
He knew no more that he was poor,
Nor that his frame was dust.
He danced along the dingy days, 5
And this bequest of wings
Was but a book. What liberty
A loosened spirit brings!
*Words to use:
Paste these on your wall, use them in your poetry, or just think about them. Broaden your vocabulary.
Ulterior: beyond what is expressed
Obfuscate: to obscure; confuse
Offal: refuse; garbage
Licentious: morally unrestrained
Immutable: unchangeable
Hanker: long for
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below and I'll reply as soon as possible. If you want advice on any of your poems, leave the link to them as well, and I'll check them out. Thanks for reading, tune in next week.
-Khourey Leigh (Zillion)
I've decided to make a 'Column of the Week', in which I will give tips on writing, new words to get familiar with, poems to read, and quotes to think about.
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lol I was reading my comment and was like, I don't remember writing that a few days ago...but it was actually a year ago...why did you ever stop this by tbe by?
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i am excited about this and I am thinking of submitting my work into a contest. I would like some extra imput. I don't expect you to read all my poetry but if you could read one or two and let me know if I even have a chance at winning. That would be nice.
I haven't written in a while and i want to get back into the swing of things. any advice would be great as well. Thanks!
Yink
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Sure, I'll gladly read some of your poems. If you have specific ones you'd like advice on, just tell me. If not, I'll just look at random ones.
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This is a really cool thing your doing! Kudos to you!
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you know this would be a great how to feature in SPINDICATED. a column that needs some more content before i can put it out again.
i have a group and a bunch of writers and i edit the whole shabang and put it out under my account.
if you want to include it in SPINDICATED let me know. You can also join hte group if you want too -
great idea! I reallly hope you keep this up! wonderful choices!!!!!
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Thanks!
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I think that this is a fantastic idea. Great first advice about unnecessary filler words. I like the vocabulary list as well. I love Emily Dickinson also. I bookmarked this. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks so much for your comments. If you have any advice on what I could change or add to make it better, feel free to say so. I am open to all ideas.
-Zillion
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