10-15-2021, 04:05 AM
A key to writing poetry is reading poetry, and learning to critique others work in a meaningful way. Another key is understanding the many and varied types of poetry, then trying your hand at various forms.
I noticed that you wrote " I have been adding a bunch of additions to Basic Critique". I certainly agree that you have been posting away (with muliple violations of the stated rules: please read, and abide by those rules).
In this PigPen you are required to wallow in the mud with the rest of the hogs. By that, I mean that you must respond to others work. Otherwise, pigs like me will begin to ignore what you post.
Please read some of the valuable advice on this site as to how to offer critique. Once you invest effort in providing constructive critique you will gain a better understanding of what works, or doesn't, in your own work. Then try a 2:1 ratio- 2 critiques per each poem you post (one per day).
I would also recommend a book by Robert Wallace and Micehelle Boisseau titled "Writing Poems". I have no connection to that book, other than owning it, and I've have found it extremely useful over the last 25 years.
I know you're eager to get your stuff out there, just avoid blasting away: please respect the rules.
With that, keep writing (and critiquing),
Mark
I noticed that you wrote " I have been adding a bunch of additions to Basic Critique". I certainly agree that you have been posting away (with muliple violations of the stated rules: please read, and abide by those rules).
In this PigPen you are required to wallow in the mud with the rest of the hogs. By that, I mean that you must respond to others work. Otherwise, pigs like me will begin to ignore what you post.
Please read some of the valuable advice on this site as to how to offer critique. Once you invest effort in providing constructive critique you will gain a better understanding of what works, or doesn't, in your own work. Then try a 2:1 ratio- 2 critiques per each poem you post (one per day).
I would also recommend a book by Robert Wallace and Micehelle Boisseau titled "Writing Poems". I have no connection to that book, other than owning it, and I've have found it extremely useful over the last 25 years.
I know you're eager to get your stuff out there, just avoid blasting away: please respect the rules.
With that, keep writing (and critiquing),
Mark