Revising helped me find the right image that matches what I want to say and hopefully the right image to reach a reader.
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Poetry and Imagination
To me it says the form of a poem must be authentic. That if you write about things you are passionate about, the techniques of the poem will be revealed through what you have to say.
Taking Chances With Poetry
Writing and performing written word has taken me to open mics and to organizing open mics. Poetry is small enough to try it as a new thing. So are open mics.
Microsoft Copilot
I saw a icon in the corner of my desktop, so I asked this IA who I was. Below is the answer (not in any way helpful):
A Live Poetry, Healing & Miley Cyrus
The author recounts a night at Project Wishope with poet James Hamilton and singer Meggo. They discussed the healing power of writing, referencing Miley Cyrus’ song "Flowers" as an example. Encouraging writing as a form of catharsis, the author emphasizes the shift from focusing on pain to inner strength through artistic expression.
Living in a logical world of my writing
Writing taps into the subconscious, allowing new thoughts to emerge and break patterns. Daily writing can dramatically improve mental health by helping individuals work on their faults and experience change. Characters in stories also reflect this, creating a world where people evolve and break free from repeating patterns, providing a cathartic experience.
Real Romance is funny (and touching)
The humorous novella "Love Story: A Fractured Romance" by Thomas Cannon is currently on sale at Smashwords. Use the coupon code 6W4FE. For a free review copy, contact the author at thomascannon.author@gmail.com. Real love and romance are portrayed authentically, showcasing the humor in people's faults. More details at thomascannonauthor.com/love-story-a-fractured-romance/. Two related YouTube shorts are also available.
Shattered Not by James Patterson
I picked this book and only recently realized it shared the title with my book Shattered.
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Finding Places to Submit Your Work
The author, a successful writer with many published works, offers advice on publishing. Recommended tools include Submission Grinder, a free service that lists potential publishing opportunities, and Submittable, a platform popular with publishers, which simplifies the submission process and includes a tracking feature. Other resources include regular email updates from a specific website, Trish Hopkinson's website for poets, and Facebook groups.
Takeaways from a Great Author
I went to a presentation by Michael Perry at the Lakefly Writers Conference. Entertaining as always. And informative: Here are my takaways (as written in my notes app). The only power a writer has over a reader is trust You have to make sure you have no false notes - mistakes that pull the reader … Continue reading Takeaways from a Great Author
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