writing poetry

Do you think that emo poetry could be entered in a poetry contest?

October 21st, 2011

I’ve gotten this letter from a college for a poetry contest, I love writing poetry but its usually emo poetry, do you think this would be acceptable in a poetry contest? Also do you think that free form poetry would   … Read more

How do I transition from writing poetry to writing song lyrics?

March 9th, 2011

I write a lot of poetry, which lately has been going over well with the general public. o.o
I’m 14 and starting to play the guitar, so far I’m getting it pretty well. There’s a BIG musical history in my   … Read more

Writing Poetry from the Inside Out: Finding Your Voice Through the Craft of Poetry

November 12th, 2010

Product DescriptionIn Writing Poetry from the Inside Out, poet and national poetry workshop leader, Sandford Lyne, offers the writing exercises, guidance, and encouragement you need to find the poet inside you. Lyne’s techniques, which he developed through twenty years of   … Read more

How can I get started writing poetry for a living?

November 5th, 2010

With all the BS online these days i just don’t know how to really get started writing poetry for a living. I’m really good at it, and i mean really good at it, i’ve always wanted to write childrens poetry   … Read more

The Healing Power of Therapeutic Writing and Poetry

August 13th, 2010

Writing is therapeutic! In fact, James Pennebaker, PhD., a psychologist and researcher, has conducted studies that show enhancement in immune system functioning and emotional well being when research participants write about difficult or traumatic events in their lives. You may   … Read more