If you have never written a poem before, the prospect might be daunting, looking at a blank word document or sheet of paper and feeling the pressure to produce something Shakespeare would wish he wrote. But poetry shouldn't be daunting and inaccessible. It's just words, after all, and every single person reading this knows words. … Continue reading Write Your First Poem in 5 Steps
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Beating Poet’s Block (or Writing When you Can’t)
We've all been there. Whether it's needing to write because you have an assignment due, or you're just trying to get the last couple of poems for your new pamphlet. All poets experience poet's block to varying degrees. There is nothing wrong with this, it is a natural part of the creative process. We can't … Continue reading Beating Poet’s Block (or Writing When you Can’t)