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The Beginning Poet's Quickstart Guide: 4 Lyrical Principles for Writing Poetry
Poetry can be an intimidating thing to get into—so let’s get you started with 4 basic principles to get you on your way to writing better...
Sep 2312 min read


Why Is Poetry Broken into Lines? (And How I Figured it Out)
Okay, so we all know poetry is broken into lines, but, like, why? If you were to ask people what makes poetry poetry, I’m willing to bet...
Sep 199 min read


Don't Stress Stress: Syllabic and Accentual Verse (Poetic Meter pt. 1)
Hey, don’t stress about stress—you already know more than you think. Welcome back! I hope you’ve been well, and I’m excited to spend some...
Sep 188 min read
How (not) to Read Poetry Out Loud
Half the joy of poetry is reading it aloud—as long as you do it well! A few months ago, I was invited to judge a poetry recitation...
Jun 257 min read
Level Up Your Poetry Reading | Understanding Difficult Poems
Introduction Poetry isn’t a secret code–but sometimes it can feel like it. So what then? Chances are if you’ve seen any video on the...
Jun 2415 min read
How to Read (and Even Enjoy) Poetry
Introduction Poems aren’t riddles, so, today, let’s quit trying to figure them out and just focus on reading them.  I have a distinct...
Jun 248 min read
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