Ezra Pound, the famed American poet, once expressed, “Music begins to atrophy when it departs too far from the dance…poetry begins to atrophy when it gets too far from music.” Based on Pound’s quote, it’s evident that music and poetry share many similarities. However, the two remain distinctive forms of creative expression. Here are 4 … Read more
Poems come in all kinds, and many of them allow for creativity in their rhyme scheme. But what about the length? How long can a poem be, and what do you need to know as a poet? A poem can be as long or as short as you want: these are known as acrostic or … Read more
Poetry is an art form that allows the artist a great deal of creative freedom. However, there are some mistakes a poet might want to avoid making. Here are 6 things that poets should never do in their poetry: Writing in a vacuum. Reluctance to put in the work. Arrogance and an inflated sense of … Read more
Lots of people do some creative writing from time to time, and lots more are thinking about getting involved. Creative writing has some incredibly exciting aspects that draw legions of practitioners but it has some downsides too! The pros and cons of creative writing for poets, playwrights, screenwriters, and authors include creative fulfilment, financial reward, … Read more
We’ve probably all heard the name Homer, but what did he actually write, and is it worth the time investment to read his texts today? Homer is definitely worth reading because he is widely considered, for thousands of years, to be the greatest of all poets. He’s also referred to as the father of literature. … Read more
Poetry is a classic form of expression. Many writers got their start crafting poems, and many who have moved on to other forms of literature still occasionally create poetry. Nothing quite conveys the complexity of human emotion as this writing style, and it gives both the structure and freedom to present big ideas in bite-sized … Read more
When you think of poetry, several things come to mind. Most notably, you’ll recognize that poetry is the only form of writing in which rhyme has been used as a structural norm. Imagine reading a novel that rhymed? Rhyming in poetry isn’t a bad thing and is still common practice. The purpose of poetry and … Read more
Poetry books are growing in popularity, and it is possible to make money from them if you know what you are doing. So how do poetry books make money, and what do you need to know? Poetry books can make money if you have the right publisher, or you can publish them yourself. Some of … Read more
Most writers have heard that stories need conflict, but why is that? And do all stories need conflict? What would happen in a story if there was no conflict? Could it work? Audiences can tire of constant high conflict, but will they ever be satisfied or interested if there is none at all? Stories need … Read more
Science fiction is one of the most popular and best selling genres. We all know the classics of this form: Space Odyssey, Foundation, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Expanse. The leading authors such as Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke are amongst the most respected writers. But is it hard to write sci fi? Writing … Read more