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Shaping your thoughts: writing shape poetry

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by Loredana

Greetings, fellow poets! It has been more than a little while since my last poetry blog post, and my only excuse is that university and various commitments took temporary priority over writing. However, your local poetry blogger is back with a buzz of energy, and this month’s blog piece is going to be about shape poetry.

Writing with a shape in mind can give you something to hang your thoughts on, so can be particularly helpful for beginner poets. Just remember, shape poetry is not just for children or children’s authors!

Beginner’s tips on editing your poetry

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Loredana

So, you’ve written a poem, and you’re not sure what to do next.

Careful editing is what makes a poem stand out to readers and judges. It is also what helps you grow as a poet and define your poetic voice.

These beginners tips on editing your poetry may come in handy, whether this is your first poem, or your hundredth.

8 things I wish I knew as a Year 8 poet

Posted on November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 by Loredana

Here are 8 pieces of advice for budding poets, be they students or adults wishing to make a start on poetry, based on what I’ve learnt since my poetry journey started in Year 8.

How To Overcome Writer’s Block As A Poet

Posted on April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 by Loredana

ve all felt it. That musty sense of gloom when we go for weeks and months without writing a poem. They call it writer’s block, but I often refer to it as a “poetic paralysis” because when I can’t write, I feel powerless to express myself.

How can you overcome writer’s block as a poet? There is no single, perfect solution, but here are a few approaches which have worked for me over the years.

Some of these tips are also applicable to writers of any kind, while others are poetry-specific.

Using Photos For Poetic Inspiration

Posted on February 18, 2022February 25, 2022 by Loredana

Something that is on the rise with the boom in Instagram poetry is the use of photo poetry prompts. I really enjoy participating in some of these, and I’ve certainly got the poets’ habit of taking a photo to use as inspiration at a later date. Today, I will be discussing the various ways in which poets, including myself, are using photos for poetic inspiration.

Entering A Poetry Competition? Here Are Some Tips.

Posted on January 30, 2022February 25, 2022 by Loredana

I’ve entered my fair share of poetry competitions, and probably placed in fewer than my fair share. I’ve also been part of the organising committee for three of the UoA Poetry Club competitions. While I’m certainly not an expert in either organising or winning competitions, here are some tips I’ve come up with along the way.