Questions From A Beginner, Help Much Appreciated

[midnightsun]

Hello, I am new here and would like some advice on how to continue my growth as a poet. Here are some questions regarding this:

1. What are the biggest wastes of time in becoming a better poet?

2. What are your favorite instructional books/videos and resources on poetry?

3. What are the biggest mistakes you see many beginning poets make?

4. Even at the higher skill levels, which mistakes are most common?

5. What are the stupid myths about poetry that you hear over and over again?

6. What are your key principles for becoming a better poet?

Thanks in advance!