How to Be a Poet
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There are several inspirational and talented writers in this world. Some have the patience and skills to write a novel. For others, they like a shortcut. To write a poem with beautiful verse and few words is great for those with little patience and know how to turn images into beautiful verse. Below are instructions for finding your inner poet.
Steps
- Decide what kind of poem you would like to write. In the external links you will find a link that will provide you with suggested types of poems and descriptions of each.
- Find a source of inspiration. Some common ones are: outdoors, life, love, people, etc. This will help you with your topic and title.
- Begin with your title. This will help the rest of your poem flow more freely in your thoughts.
- Come up with one word or topic (from your source of inspiration) and write down a list of words that are associated with that topic. Example: Love: Red roses, white doves, love letters/poems, light, hope, romance, family/friends, etc. (You can get ideas from romeo and juliet if this is what you wish to write about.)
- Use a thesaurus. Poetry is about using as few words as possible, but using "beautiful" words to describe what you are writing about.
- Start writing! You have officially become a "poet!"
Tips
- There are several types of poems to write, but these are mainly guidelines for how to write a poem if you have little or no experience. If you are a true poet and can come up with beautiful words and ideas on your own, write some freestyle poetry.
- Writing poetry is a emotional and psychological system. So try to pull from past experiences(so your readers can sincerely relate to your writing. When writing, think of the mood, smell, location, and feelings. I wish you all luck!
Warnings
- If you decide to get your poem published, be sure that the topic and/or idea of the poem isn't too offensive or controversial. You need to express yourself freely, but still write for the purpose of inspiring others.
Things You'll Need
- Pen/pencil
- Paper
- Inspiration
- Imagination
- Beautiful words
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Sources and Citations
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