Tag: poetry
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Unlocking the Art of Thoughtful Book Reviews
Photo by: Sheikh Sahin Do you struggle with writing book reviews? Do you ever find it hard to go beyond simply saying, “I liked this book”? Most of the time, I enjoy a poem, story, or novel without immediately knowing why. I just know it was great—I couldn’t put it down. But as readers, we…
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Continuous Learning for Writers: A Path to Success
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Honing Your Craft? As a writer, do you continue to learn and sharpen your skills? I do. I haven’t been published yet, but I’m committed to improving. I research writing constantly—watching videos, reading books, and learning from authors who write and edit for a living. It’s encouraging (and humbling) to see…
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Do Your Rhymes Make Sense?
Photo by: Icon Ade Do you write poetry that rhymes, but it doesn’t make sense? Or does your poem lack meaning? Do you like the flow? I wrote a poem years ago as a teenager. I wrote it to rhyme, but I am not sure that it means anything. I liked the way the rhyme…
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Is Your Poetry Falling Flat? How to Improve Your Poems
Photo by: Irina Kvyatkovskaya What is Making Your Poetry Fall Flat? What is making your poetry fall flat? Could it be your words? Could it be you’ve lost interest, or need to leave it to marinate for a while? Sometimes, simply changing a word makes a difference. Are You Repeating the Same Words in Your…