Not A Born Poet? Five Tips To Help You Create Better Poetry
Some people seem born for poetry
Some people seem born for poetry. They are the pioneers that help foster the emotional and intellectual development of society. Though not generally wielding political power, they can lead the civilization of a nation. Most of us, however, are not born great poets.
To be a great poet, you must nurture both creativity and the discipline to express your creativity. You would ideally have passion to feel and express those feelings. Every poet achieves greatness through their own unique formula but these five insights can help anyone write better poetry.
Tip 1: Know the world around you
There are unlimited resources in each and every part of the world. Oftentimes these are not in the way of material or physical resources; rather, we're talking here about the opportunities to observe both nature and human nature in action.
Concentrate on small creatures to big creatures, plants, animals, human beings, and whatever may be in front of you. Try to increase your awareness of what is happening around you and quietly observe how these sensations trigger emotions in your mind.
Tip 2: Target your ultimate goal
While some poetry expresses extreme fluidity and variability, most great poetry is directed towards some sort of goal. The goal might be a desired impact in the mind of a reader or it might be a larger message that gets communicated through the poetic form.
Regardless, you will want to first ascertain the desired effect of your poetry before you can choose the means to create that effect. This insight applies whether you follow iambic pentameter, sonnet or any other form.
So, you'll likely want to fix your target before you begin the process of writing. Popular topics for many poets include human nature, the beauty of nature, social injustice and political conflicts. Once you have decided on your destination you are an important step of the way there.
Tip 3: Read and Write
There is a great maxim "The more you read the more you learn." That lesson as well learned in the case of poets. Every great poet will also likely be a great reader.
To better understand the external world, your first and obvious target should be reading. Reading both traditional narrative form and poetic form will provide valuable exposure to the great poets have come before.
Tip 4: Be Disciplined
Poetry is a hobby for most. But that doesn't mean it needs to be approached in a lackadaisical fashion. If you read the life history of virtually any renowned poet then you will understand how much they were absorbed in their writing.
Be disciplined in your writing. Set a schedule, seek feedback from family and friends, and attempt to make progress even if it is painfully small.
Whether you are a newbie or not, you will want brutally honest feedback from both lay readers and experienced poets. Having a "writing-buddy" is a great way to increase your discipline.
Tip 5: Attend Poetry Conferences
Sustained exposure to the creative processes of other poets is a great way to increase your creative reservoir. Conferences are an ideal way to get this exposure in a quick and concentrated fashion.
For those who are not lucky enough to have this opportunity, consider creating your own virtual conference. Secure the commitment of several other friends and interests of poets and invite all of them to participate on a conference call.
During the poetry conference call, set an agenda and a structured format for individuals to share their poetry and receive feedback while on the conference. Cost should not be an issue because there are a variety of free conference calling services that are available.
Regardless of which free conference system you use, all of them will provide the ability for a virtual poetry conference for your participants. Even better, use a conferencing service that provides audio. Distribute that audio to members of your poetry group so that the feedback can be listened to after the conferencing is done.
Writing great poetry is not an easy task. Very few are born for poetic greatness. But the suggestions outlined above, if applied studiously, will help improve your prospects for creating better poetry.
by: Andy Court
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