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.
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How To Overcome Writer’s Block As A Poet
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
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.
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.