Poetry

Poetry is everywhere, in birthday cards, books, magazines, quoted on walls, and in plays, TV and movies. Most of us probably studied poetry at school, and maybe we were even encouraged to write a couple of our own at some point – but how do you actually compose a poem? Writing a poem can be … Read more

So you’ve finished writing your verse poem. The next step is to answer the big question: where do I publish my verse? Do I want to publish professionally? Do I want to publish for friends and family? Will I self publish my verse? Should I seek feedback from trusted sources first? What’s the next step? … Read more

Poetry, particularly the modern movement towards free-verse, is open to interpretation and easily molded by the poet. Where do we draw the line? Is there anything that isn’t poetry? Anything is not poetry when it doesn’t have particular structural rules, and it doesn’t adhere to formalized poetry guidelines. While stories can evoke emotions, if they … Read more

Poetry is the most romanticized form of writing. Though poets can write in any exam pad or notebook, writing in a dedicated poetry journal would fit their chosen art form much more.  The best poetry journal available on Amazon is the EvZ Classic Key Bound Retro Vintage Notebook. This stunning, leather-bound journal is the perfect … Read more

Posting your poetry on Instagram or any other social media platform has advantages and disadvantages. There are several ways for the platform to work to your benefit, yet depending on your intentions and goals as a poet, publishing on Instagram can backfire if not used appropriately.  You consider putting your poetry on Instagram as a … Read more

You put together the best poetry book yet and you’re hoping to be paid for your hard work. But then you found out that poetry books might be one of the worst-selling books on the market. How much can you make if you publish a poetry book? You can make as little as $0 up … Read more

A poetry book is a blank canvas that a poet can fill with whatever they want, and there is no limit to how many words or pages a poetry book can be. But if you’re writing a poetry book to submit to a traditional publisher, how many words should you aim for? There should be … Read more

We have come to associate poetry with emotions. Yes, we can cry, laugh, and hope in a story, movie, or play, but poetry evokes emotions in a few lines. How does that work?  Poetry evokes emotions because it is a multisensory experience. Imagery appeals to our sense of sight, rhythm, and meter to sound, while … Read more

It is wonderful that the world has experienced a renewed interest and passion for poetry, with poets like Rupi Kapur and Taylor Knott Gregson commanding millions of followers. Many hail Instagram as the savior of poetry, but just as many believe that it is the death knell for verse. So more than ever, people are … Read more