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What Form of Poetry Suits You? Easy Guide

As a beginner poet, you must find a form of poetry that goes well with your writing style. Look at your poetic goals and coming up with the main themes of your poetry. This will help you select a form that fits you. You may find a poetic form using these approaches. * Determine the themes and goals of your poetry * Select a structured poetic form * Choose a more open poetic form 1. Determining Themes and Goals of Your Poetry Select the Main Themes If you already have several poems written, peruse them and notice the obvious ideas and themes.  For example, if you always write short poems about love, short poetic forms may be ideal for you. If you are writing a poem for the first time, list down themes and ideas that interest you.  What Are Your Poetic Goals? Ask yourself what inspires you to become a poet. Identifying your poem's purpose will help you narrow down to a poetic form that best suits you. Choose a form that you hope to submit in poetry contests .   What Po...

The Benefits of Participating in Poetry Contests

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The question that many poets today ask themselves is whether they should enter poetry contests or not. The idea to take part in these competitions can be quite thrilling and enticing, especially when you think about winning. Apart from winning the momentary prize, you will also get prestige, which is more important. Read on to know the major reasons to consider entering poetry contests. Do Something New Whenever you enter contests, you will have to focus on the task at hand. As a result, you may end up putting other creative works on hold. This will give you time to concentrate on the poems that you are submitting for the poetry competitions . Writing creative work for a contest can be a perfect distraction from other literary works. Furthermore, when you return to your other works, you will have a refreshed and more creative mind that will work with more vigor.  You Get Cash If you win the contest, you will get cash. Money is s very powerful motivator to join a contest regardless ...