I have over 60 pieces of writing published and about half of those are poems. I have always written poetry, but only began submitting poetry for publication to build a resume. It was not until I was named the poet laureate before I called myself a poet. So I like to remind myself and others … Continue reading The Poetry of Identity: Embracing Creativity and Artistry
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Poetry- To be read or spoken
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thoughts After a Workshop
People should write their memoirs. Even if it is only to synthesis your journals or memories.
Women Should be heroes in Stories
I am asking for people to look for the strength in the female characters in Shattered. Because it is there.
Intimidated by Poetry
It is in reworking our images and word choice, that we are poets
The Badge of Writer.
The person that was me six months ago was carefree by comparison.
Thomas Cannon Author 