There are many types of poems and many ways to express yourself through the poems. While a great deal of African American poetry is free verse, it is important to challenge yourself sometimes and try other forms of poetry; like the sonnet, haiku, or acrostic. Even if you are not an African American poet but [...]

When it comes to writing poetry, there are several elements that come together to make a poem reader worthy. While not all of these elements have to be a part of each poem that one writes, it is important to include as many as needed for the style of poetry that is being scribed. These [...]

For the African American Poet one of the most profound forms for poetry is Free verse. Free verse is a term describing various styles of poetry that are written without using strict meter or rhyme. It is a very recognizable style of poetry that is free from the normal rules of poetry. The writer decides [...]

You are ready to start submitting your poems, you have more work that needs to be done. Once you have gathered all of your well-revised selection of poems and you are ready to choose from to put together a manuscript of your poetry, you have to know how to format those poems. You can’t just [...]

When it comes to writing poetry and getting it published, the markets are a little different than it may be for the journalist or book author. In order for you to be a successful poet, you need to know the markets and know them well. Understanding how they work can get you far.
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