HOW TO WRITE A POEM

HOW TO WRITE A POEM

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Jul 9, 2020

Reedsy

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Ever wanted to try your hand at writing poetry? Poetry is not only an enjoyable form that will let you experiment with language, ideas, and creativity, but also a great exercise to improve your prose. If you're not sure where to start with this playful and inventive form, we've broken the process into eight simple steps!

 

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:57 - Brainstorm

1:58 - Generating Material

2:47 - Choosing a Form

4:01 - Research

4:21 - Drafting

4:59 - Read it Out Loud

5:39 - Let It Rest

6:01 - Revise

6:39 - Review

 

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