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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.
Writing Erotic Poetry for a Balanced Audience
So I was talking with some folks on Twitter not too long ago about my poetic style. One of my followers pointed out that women buy a lot of erotic literature, but are not quick to purchase such material from male writers. I found that quite interesting. In my estimation, there is a difference in the poetry put out by women versus that put out by men, but still, erotica is erotica right? It’s like pornography a bit. You like it or you don’t. Even with that, I have women friends who will watch videos directed by men just as much as they will watch those directed by women. So why isn’t the same attentiveness given to male poets?
By Tim Ellerbe II5 years ago in Poets
Discover the Art and Craft of Poetry
Answers to Life in Poetry Therapy Poetry reading and writing has always been of great interest to many over the years, the decades, and the centuries. Poetry has been respected as a literary art all over the world, in all cultures, heritages, and languages.
By Warren Brown5 years ago in Poets
Get Experiences in Poetry: Some Tips for Beginners
Without a doubt, poetry is beautiful art! Compared to other genres, it is the most liberating, creative, artistic, and emotional, but, at the same time, it is an extremely multifaceted, and complicated form of writing. Poems evoke deep emotions, and speak up about something important and big. At the time, they can be funny or unserious.
By Donald Jefferson5 years ago in Poets
What Are the Benefits of Writing Motivational Poetry?
"Poetry puts starch in your backbone so you can stand, so you can compose your life." ― Maya Angelou Writing about dark emotions and even darker social commentaries can feel cathartic at times, but what does wallowing in those unpleasant feelings really help you on a personal level?
By Leigh Fisher5 years ago in Poets
The Power of Poetic Devices
Modern poetry is largely written in free verse, a trend further popularized by most literary magazines straying away from fixed forms and rhymed work. However, even with the freedom brought with free verse, it’s still important to bring other poetic devices into your work.
By Leigh Fisher6 years ago in Poets
How to Write and Deliver a Remarkable Spoken Word Piece
This guide will show you the steps to write and perform poetry like a Spoken Word artist. You will learn how perform a spoken word piece, which is a written poem meant to be performed and read aloud. Once you get trained in the poetic art of spoken word you can go out and participate in local open mics all around the city.
By Antwan Little6 years ago in Poets