Mechanical Poetry Techniques - Part Three

Have you ever read the lyrics of a Simon and Garfunkle song? Pure poetry. Want to write poems like that? Start copying them. Let me explain.

The Myth Of Creativity
Creativity is somewhat of a myth. It isn’t that it doesn’t exist, but people’s ideas about it are mis-informed. Many believe that to be creative is to […]


Mechanical Poetry Techniques

you can stop waiting and start using systematic techniques for creating poetry. If it seems too mechanical or artificial at first, don’t worry. The point is just to get you writing, because creativity is stimulated by work.
When You Have A Poem In Mind
If you have your topic, ask yourself why it’s important, and write down […]


Make A Chapbook Of Your Poetry

Poetry is a hard thing to market; it could take years to get your work published by a traditional publisher so why not publish your own chapbook. A chapbook is “a small book or pamphlet containing poems, ballads, stories, or religious tracts” (dictionary) the term is still used today to refer to short, inexpensive booklets.
It […]


Learn About Love Through the Poetry of Rumi

Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi. No need to look for ancient texts hidden in caves…Search the Net.
In this modern age of technology, busy lifestyles, and obsession with consumerism have taken a lot of the romance and love out of our lives. The Internet has become a medium […]


Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi.

Learn about love by reading poetry by a long dead poet named Rumi. No need to look for ancient texts hidden in caves…Search the Net.
In this modern age of technology, busy lifestyles, and obsession with consumerism have taken a lot of the romance and love out of our lives. The Internet has become a medium […]