08-16-2016, 08:10 PM
Quote:Yea I have no idea how to write rhythmically and it always goes wrong. I wonder if you can point me to some resources I can use to learn a bit more. I just put the 8 syllable guideline to restrict myself a bit more because I know I'll have to do that to learn more about meter.
Hi, dared, I learned meter on this site, starting with iambic in the Practice threads. The English Sonnet thread is fun and informative, there's an IP thread and many others, and Leanne has a goood sticky on Meter. For me the forms gave me the structure I needed to started learning. It's been a few years now and I'm just now beginning to apply it to free verse. I'm sure some are quicker but my pace has been good for me.
I'm currently having fun with Stephen Fry's The Ode Less Travelled, on Leanne's recommendation. It's an interesting, amusing and serious entry into Meter, starting with absolute basics and a clear view on using meter without sounding stilted. It's got exercises that are clearly directed and fun to do.
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