Category Archives: Poetry
The Cowboy Culture Lives at a Nevada Exhibit
Some may say the culture of the cowboys has been buried by the buzz of modernization, and that like the archetypal hero he is often portrayed, his artistic expressions have faded into the sunset. But think again. This month, the … Continue reading
Anniversary Gift For Women – A Gift That Stands Out From The Rest
An anniversary for a man or a woman is such an important. It represents the time a couple have been together, what they have achieved and how far they have come. Anniversarys are especially meaningful to women because It is … Continue reading
How Children Can Learn To Write Poetry In Six Steps
Teaching children to write poetry can be done if the steps are broken down. Children learn best when it is simple and easily accomplished. Basically all you need to do is show children how to rhyme words and then put … Continue reading
Anniversary Gift – Romance Is The Key
When searching for an anniversary gift the main thing to remember is to be romantic and sincere, especially if the gift is for your partner or loved one. Sometimes a material anniversary gift really does not express how deeply you … Continue reading
Getting Your Song Idea Underway
I had to write up a flow diagram the other day for the process I need to follow to get a song/lyric from idea to completion. You might find it useful; 1./ You are walking down the street thinking about … Continue reading
Writing Poetry For Greeting Cards
Some of the poetry for greeting cards was written with a certain person in mind. The poet might be a star crossed lover who has to put their heartfelt feelings on paper and the magic that is derived from the … Continue reading
Poetry In Motion
Some ballerina’s are so graceful that their movements are considered to be poetry in motion. The slight dip at the waist is a silent communiqu to another that they recognize their presence and are giving them a greeting. The passionate … Continue reading
Do You Need An Agent For Your Book Project?
Why not just send your manuscript directly to publishers? Writers ask companies to help them find publishers for their book projects all the time. The business of finding a publisher for your work is a multi-step process. After your manuscript … Continue reading
The Art of Poetry Writing
Poetry can be described in so many ways, but one general concept people have about poetry is, it stems from an emotion, an inspiration, or from a particular event in the poets life. Poetry is an art form that uses … Continue reading
Poetics: Free vs. Formal
Poems can be constructed in either free verse or formal verse. Most poets today write free verse which is open to pattern and is recognized as nonconforming and rhyme less verse. Metrical verse relies on stanza length combined with meter … Continue reading