You want your poetry to be a reflection of who you are. You want people to take it seriously. You want it to be as perfect as can be, right? If so, the biggest thing you can do is take time to read through it before making it public. Make sure the...
A mentor text is a text that is used as an example of good writing. Many times these texts can be springboards for you to use to ignite your own creativity and write a piece that has been inspired by someone else's writing.
The only way to get better at something is to practice it over and over again. Poetry is just like that. It’s a craft that takes time to master. National Poetry Month is held every April, and it’s the perfect time to find the poet in you.
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Creating book spine poems are a fun and creative way to craft a poem without having to write down any words. They are created by stacking books on top of each other until a poem emerges.
Go to your local library, or pull off a handful of books from your own shelf at home. Stack the books on top of each other, and read the titles from top to bottom. Each title becomes a different line of the poem. Arrange the books in an order that most appeals to you, and feel free to replace book titles that aren’t working well into your poem.
Most poems are read from top to bottom, but to switch it up, read it from bottom to top. Does the meaning or image change?...
The importance of reading aloud to children is stressed more and more. It is at the core of putting children on the path to...
Poetry has evolved over the years, and it continues to grow and increase in popularity an appreciation. There are s...
Poem ideas can be found anywhere. You just have to be open to their possibility and capture the ideas as they com...
What is found poetry?
Found poetry is a creative way to write a poem using various texts. Essentially, it is a colla...
Poetry today isn’t just about analyzing pieces written hundreds of years ago. It’s a way to express your creativity and find relief from stress. It’s a way to inspire the world with your words and be encouraged by the writing of other people...