The difference between written and spoken word poetry lies in the intention. Written poetry is crafted for the page, often with introspective messages or historical significance. Spoken word poetry is more focused on engaging the audience in the moment, shaping words around rhythm and immediate connection. Both approaches offer unique voices and emotional depth.
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Words Can Heal
The open mic at the Sadoff Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin featured a new poet reading a letter to herself. The experience of writing often leads to unexpected insights, reflecting the brain's organization process. Poetry serves as a tool for processing emotions and gaining new perspectives, especially for young individuals dealing with sadness.
Editing! The Powerful Part of Poetry
Revising helped me find the right image that matches what I want to say and hopefully the right image to reach a reader.
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.
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.
The Sweet Spot of Your Life
The author expresses feeling they've passed their life's "sweet spot," a term inspired by a song by Antje Duvekot. They mourn their declining productivity as an author and diminishing morality at work and family life. Despite their melancholy, they hope for meaningful endeavors in the future.
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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.
What is the Most Important Advice?
I work with young people. I try to strive to encapsulate the most important things to know about having an important life. I am still looking for the right words, but this is what I believe- 90% of our brain processes (thinking) is on the subconscious level. Our brains take our experiences and decides how … Continue reading What is the Most Important Advice?
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