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 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 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. 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 Read more…
Poetry, an ancient form of creative expression, allows writers to rhythmically convey thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Often, they elicit an emotional response from readers and listeners. People all over the world admire poetry and strive to become a poet, but many stop short due to the belief that poetic ability 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, Read more…
Writing anything creative takes more than just the ability to string together words — it requires finesse, time, and a well-used thesaurus. Poems come in all varieties, and markers are used to seeing everything from the most simplistic rhyming quatrain to complex pieces that wouldn’t strike the everyday reader as Read more…
What’s up guys?! As internet people say. Instagram and social media poetry is a big deal, with huge numbers of people following their favourite poets online! rupi kaur has over 4.3 million followers on instagram who read her posts everyday. Critics often say this genre if poetry is simple, overly Read more…
Deciding where to submit your poetry for publication can be tricky as there are so many options, and you’ll need to decide how important being paid is. If your goal is to one day have a collection of your poems commercially published, then it’s a great idea to consider trying Read more…
There are lots of places you can find poems for free online. Buying poetry collections is fun, and holding a collection of poems in your hands by your favourite poet is a wonderful thing, but it can also be very expensive! Even if you buy them second hand. So where Read more…