Slam Poetry/Spoken Word for Beginners
Wondering what spoken word or slam poetry is? A practiced poet paints a vivid image of what slam poetry writing, rehearsing and competitions are all about.
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The Poetic Form of the Ghazal: Learn How to Write One of Your Own
The ghazal (pronounced like guzzle) is a traditional Arabian verse form with the first two lines ending in the same refrain, which is then …
How to Write Authentic Sounding Dialogue
Authentic-sounding dialogue can be the difference between a good story and a great one. Simulating true human speech is a challenge. The way …
5 Steps to Write a Mystery Story: Tips from the Pros
Mysteries are addictive. Pick up a good one and you won’t put it down until you’re done. Then you’ll want to read more …
How to Write a Villanelle: 19 Line Poem with a Repeating Pattern
The villanelle is a nineteen line poem with a strict pattern of repetition. This form of poetry can be a great way to explore a repeated …
10 Tips to Keep Writing This Summer: For High School Students & Everyone
No more homework. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks. But let’s not have our brains get too soft. Keep up writing over …
How to Write an Elegy: Poem Honoring a Deceased Person
The modern elegy is a poem written to commemorate the life and death of a special person. The subject may be very close to you or be a …
Learn How to Write a Shape Poem
A shape poem, also known as a concrete poem, is a poem that uses the arrangement of the words on the page as a tool. Simply put, the poem …
The History of the Ballad & How to Write Your Own
A ballad is a traditional form of long, narrative poetry, sometimes set to music. Whether writing one for a school assignment, or just for …
How to Write Free-Verse Poetry
Free verse poetry, although free from the constraints of following a specific pattern, still will end up taking on the form that you give …
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