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
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
As a poet, gaining exposure for your work can be one of the most important things to do in your career. More exposure can allow you to share your work more often with the world, whether it be through paid gigs or opportunities to market yourself further. As a poet, gaining exposure is a crucial … Read more
Epic poets, or narrative poets, have gripped the imagination of readers and listeners all over the world for thousands of years. But who are the best epic poets? Which narrative poets have stood the test of time to tower above the rest? Below we explore the lives and work of 5 of the greatest and … Read more
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 a line of poetry? The … 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 of a publishing-ready poetry manuscript. … 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 for syllabic verse. Deviation in … Read more