How to Write a Poem

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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How to Publish Poetry:    • How to Publish a Poetry Book  

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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