A Pinch of Poetry
Tanka: Poetic Forms III
Today we are going to look at another short form of Japanese poetry known as tanka. The short form…
August 31, 2016-
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A Pinch of Poetry
Haiku: Poetic Forms II
We’re going to explore a very short Japanese form of poetry known as haiku. This type of poem reflects a simpler…
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A Pinch of Poetry10 Tips for Beginning (and Expert) Poets
Are you interested in trying to write poetry for the first time? Or maybe you’ve been writing poetry but…
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A Pinch of Poetry
Consonance: The Sound of Poetry II
How you create sound in your poetry will make it bloom or wilt. The whole purpose of a poem…
May 5, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Found Poetry: Poetic Forms I
In honor of National Poetry Month (April), I thought we could take a few moments to explore writing a…
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Alliteration: The Sound of Poetry I
One unique attribute of poetry is the way it sounds. Using special techniques, such as alliteration, can bring your poems to life…
March 5, 2016 -
A Pinch of Poetry
Poet Snapshot: Langston Hughes
I fell in love with Langston Hughes’ poetry when only a teenager in high school. Still today, I enjoy…
February 5, 2016 -
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Understanding Poetry: 5 Questions to Ask
Many people are discouraged from enjoying poetry because they claim it’s too difficult. Trust me. I’ve had those moments…
January 6, 2016 -
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Poetry Contests: Where to Find Them
Since there is not a high demand for poetry in the publishing industry, one way to get your poems…
December 16, 2015 -
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Poetry From Odd Places
I don’t know about you, but once in awhile my poetry springs from the oddest of inspirations. Not too…
November 7, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Ways to Keep Your Poetry Simple
Simplicity is extremely valuable when it comes to communicating through poetry. I’ve always wanted my poems to positively impact…
October 18, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryKeeping Poetry Simple
One of my goals as a poet is to make poetry practical and less intimidating for writers while respecting…
September 6, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem
Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder? I have. Most writers face this issue at one time or another. Sometimes…
August 15, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryPoetry Defined
Teachers of literature typically define poetry as anything other than prose. Even though this definition is true, it’s vague at…
July 18, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryThe Art of Poetry
In my opinion, poetry is the high art form of all writing. Crafting a meaningful poem can’t be done…
June 20, 2015
