Poetry Forum

Hello to any and all newbies.  Welcome!

We’ve had several new members join recently.  If you are also new to poetry and critique, this site has lots of helpful things you can read.  I’ll post links to all our help and how-to pages below (written by those who were much more learned than I). It’s ok to make mistakes, this site is for learning (especially in the basic forum.)  However, it is not ok to not try at all. Please make sure all comments contain an attempt at critique.  A simple “I like this” or any facsimile of that is not permitted in the workshops and will be deleted.  If you have questions, please ask, we are always happy to help. 

Happy writing!
—Quix

First, if you haven’t yet, please take a moment to read over our site rules:
 Click here for rules.

If you are new to critique, try these links:
About the Pigpen

Giving and getting feedback a must read

Giving and getting feedback.

Why should I edit?

Where should I post my poems?

Useful phrases for your critique

Basic rubric for judging poetry

New to giving critique? Please read these tips

Five common mistakes that novice poets make

A discussion on critique and feedback