Poems can take many formsMaking a good living in the poetry genre is hard. However, it is not completely impossible. Here are some steps to show you how.
Oh and btw, Miranda is amazing. :) xD
Edit Steps
- 1Read many different poems. Try to find out what has already been written, and NEVER copy ideas or stanzas.
- 2Take inspiration from everywhere. Many poets take inspiration from nature, people, or events.
Take inspiration from everywhere. - 3Listen to lots of music. It doesn't have to have lyrics. Decide what genres you like and listen to a wide variety of artists.
- 4Keep a "poetry journal". Carry it everywhere you go, so that if you come up with a poem or idea, you can jot it down.
- 5Keep a thesaurus handy. If you want to use a word in your poem, but it doesn't rhyme or fit the rhythm, you can try to find another word that means the same thing.
- 6Keep a good attitude. You need to be able to accept criticism gracefully. Some people will like your poetry, others won't. Don't dwell on what the haters say.
Edit Tips
- Try writing with different styles and moods to see which fits you best. Ask yourself, "how can I best portray my voice/message" poetry is as much for other people as yourself.
Edit Things You'll Need
- A pencil. Trust me you will do a lot of erasing
- a notepad to jot down ideas or words that you like
- a camera-some poets like to draw ideas from photos
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