Poetry Writing Tips
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Poetry Writing Tips
  • Show, don’t tell
  • Do more with less
  • Start with basics – not rhyme
  • Match sound with meaning
  • Use rhythm & line breaks
  • Compare with similes and metaphors
  • Create vivid imagery
  • Be specific
  • Use memory
  • Exploit the senses
From Poetry Starting From Scratch by Michael A. Carey
 

 
Last Updated
11/01/03

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