Prose writers can use poetry as a tool to enhance and better their writing in a number of ways. Here is a list of ways to use poetry to improve your prose.
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I cannot speak for everyone but I love participating in poetry-writing competitions because each time is a learning experience.
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For me, the closer I am to greeneries and quaint mountains, the more connected I feel to poetry.
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Poetry can make us feel emotions the way no other genre can. Poems connect us to each other and the world around us, taking us on a journey, line by line.
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With so much movement and noise in the world today, it can be hard to focus, difficult to know what to read and take in. Poetry is a special form of writing that forces us to slow down, to linger on words, and to feel the fluidity of the poet’s experience.
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With campaigns like #MeToo and #TimesUp gathering momentum, times are changing—in a positive way—and poetry is one among many mediums that women are using to speak up.
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In case you haven’t heard, the holidays are upon us. For many the holidays are a time of reunion, reflection, love, and joy. It’s easy to think about the holidays and to picture a family, perfectly framed in a bay window, lit in a warm glow, laughing, a furry friend curled up by the fireplace, snow falling.
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If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the poetry lover in your life, look no further. From journals to cozy socks, we’ve got you covered.
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Love is one of the hardest feelings to put into words, but poetry is a great way to try.
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Getting your work published is no easy feat, but living in the age of the internet makes it a little easier. That being said, there are a number of right (and wrong) ways to get your poetry into the hands of an editor.
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While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to imagery, there are a few good tips we can all use to create better imagery in our poetry.
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With words that reach into your soul, these five poets have the ability to leave you shooketh in the most glorious way possible.
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If you’re looking for a little incentive, or you just work better with a deadline, a poetry competition might be just what you need to get your poetry pen flowing.
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This week the Re:ad Poetry team chatted with Danielle Doby about the inspiration behind her poetry, a recent change she made on Instagram, and her upcoming book I Am Her Tribe.
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If you are a poetry lover, you’ve probably lined your bookshelves with your favorite poets, but maybe you’ve been looking for that special edition of your favorite book to add to your collection
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From my teen years into adulthood, through work struggles and marriage, poetry has been a steadfast friend throughout my life.
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Rooted in oral tradition, poetry and music have a deep and long-standing connection. So it should come as no surprise that songwriters from every era often borrow from poems of the past.
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Fall is the perfect season to reflect on the beauty of change and transformation. The world around us is transitioning—the leaves into vibrant hues of red and orange, the air becoming crisp and cool. It serves as the perfect time of year to shed old habits, shed our fears, and let go of the things that hold us back from being our most authentic selves.
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Poetry has been a life-long love; it inspires me to the core and helps me find solace. Poets like Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, and Sarojini Naidu have remained constant inspirations in my life.
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Heart Lines is a collection of poems about love, loss, pain and self discovery from my heart. The poems are short but have layers of meaning.
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