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An essay on the art of critiquing by Dean Blehert (www.blehert.com)
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What IS the difference between poetry and prose?
Defining the parts of language that make up poetry - If free-verse is a fad so is cinema and so is the paperback.
- If you're interested in a journey of the spirit that will unlock the great writer within, then join us as we tap into and experience, through words, a writer's
- Let’s discuss the process. The table should be cleared of all clutter. The candle is lit, the music is playing softly in the background and you’re looking dow
- Any artform, including writing, is all about communication and self-expression.
- And through the chaos of life, they've discovered contentment, whether rich or poor, sick or healthy--it doesn't matter--they are content and well adjusted.
- I'm really not sure how to address this topic, but I felt that something needed to be said. Truthfully, I am probably not the most qualified to deliver the mes
- Updated June 6, 2006
- Making the most of your poem in fewer words
- Form poetry and an aid to rhyming.
- Guide to smoother poetry for those not quite ready to dive into the learning pool of proper meter.
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This is like Flash Cards
(just to help me remember them all better) - Don’t we all dream of it? Our verses, all collected in a nicely bound volume, on the shelves and catching the eyes of poetry fans everywhere…
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I have for some time now been interested in poetry forms, I have I think not mastered, but from the responses I have had, tackled them with some finesse...
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An article defining stressed/unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.
- This is a pretty complete explanation of what an English written ghazal is.
- This is a pretty involved explanation that defines the terzanelle.
- This is an involved explanation that defines the villanelle.
- Describes the iamb and the trochee, two common metrical units in English poetry.
- Describes the anapaest and the dactyl, two important metrical units in English poetry.
- An article describing and exemplifying the use of catalexis, hypercatalexis, and mixed feet in meter for the purpose improving your scansion.
- This is an involved discussion about alternatives to rhyme complete with elaborate examples and explanation.
- This is a pretty involved explanation that defines and exemplifies the hybridanelle.
- Do you write by instinct? Or do you work at it?
- A Brief Outline Of the Most Common Terms and Terminologies used in Poetry.
- Tired of people telling you your punctuation stinks? Grab a bowl of ice cream, and come on in. Let's talk commas.
- Someone just told you that your rhyme 'sounds forced'. What the heck do they mean by that?!! Here are the answers.
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To write a Lento
- This is a pretty involved and somewhat advanced explanation that defines and exemplifies the trisect.
- The line is one of the most important parts of your poem. The way a line breaks, or does not break, can make a huge difference. Lines are the units that poets w
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I was asked to write an entry about publishing in an group I’m part of. So, here I am. The tough part about writing this is I don't know where to begin.
Thes - Writer's block is that dangerous disease that almost every poet suffers from at one point or the other in his poetic journ
- This is a question and answer guide to the most common questions asked since the upgrade. If you have any questions I have not answered, please leave a comment or send a ticket to the mods or greeters.
- If you need help creating or judging a contest. This should be helpful to you.
- Editors note: Think about asking questions like this when you're critiquing a poem or story. Or when you're editing your own - you are always the most invested reader.
- Rhyming Forms: Villanelle
- A small piece about what ur LA teachers always taught you: not to use words over and over.
- This is a study of haiku rhythm, onji, syllables and beat count. It should help anyone who is serious about trying to improve their haiku - in any language.
- Some practical suggestions for tightening bulky lines.
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I've bookmarked this page. I read one of Micol's articles just now, on Compression. He is a wonderful poet, and used to teach. Unfortunately, he developed Tinnitis and had to leave teaching. Another soul who has found ap, and we are enriched by his presence.
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