As a poet, you control how long a poem can be. Use short lines, and the poem will be longer, while a poem with longer lines can have the same number of words but be shorter. But how long should a poem be, and does that affect where you end Read more…
Professional and aspiring writers alike are known to use a writer’s notebook. Perhaps you even have poet peers toting some around or a professor who suggested you use one. Yet, what’s the purpose of having and using a writer’s notebook, and is it really necessary? Poets use a writer’s notebook Read more…
You’ve written some poems, and now what? Options include sharing them with your friends, creating a book, or submitting them for publication. So how do you decide what to do with your poetry? When you finish your poetry, you should get feedback and find a group of writers who will Read more…
Determining the value of your work as a freelance writer can be tricky, especially if you’re still new to the field. There are numerous things to consider that may impact how and what you ultimately charge for writing. You should charge $1–$300 to write a poem to ensure fair compensation Read more…
When planning to publish or submit a manuscript of poems, you need to consider which poems to include, what order they should be in, and which ones might need further revision. Adding images means more agonizing decisions. But those decisions wouldn’t be necessary if poetry books didn’t have images. Some Read more…
Many poets, like other artists, enjoy defying convention in their written work. Instapoets like Rupi Kaur use images to illustrate their poetry and defy classic font usage in the genre. However, when you create a manuscript that you intend to publish, you should be professional, and page numbers are part Read more…
Since the rise of the poet on Instagram, the once flagging poetry sales experienced a resurgence of epic proportion, as in 2018 alone, 1.3 million volumes of poetry were sold in the US, of which 66% of the buyers were under 34. Instagram can help aspiring poets reach a new Read more…
Poetry works according to a system of rhythm and meter. The syllable groupings determine this in the lines of a poem, which have specific rules depending on the kind of poem being constructed. Poems don’t need to have the same number of syllables. In fact, few modern ones do, save Read more…
Grammar is a fundamental element of writing in any form. Poetry is no exception, but poems don’t always follow traditional grammar rules. Poems don’t need to follow grammatical rules. Although poetry should abide by most traditional language rules, how a poet chooses to use them is critical. Whether they decide Read more…
If you’re finally compiling your poetry into a book, and you’re typing out your handwritten scribblings, you will need to decide what font and font size to use. Here’s what we recommend. The best font size for a poetry book depends on the size of the book and kind of Read more…