Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

My Advice to Poets, Part I- Getting Started

Originally posted on May 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM 1. Decide why you are writing (or want to write) poetry. There are many reasons: as an emotional outlet, to be heard, to become well-known, to get paid, to be respected … Continue reading

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On Writing Fixed-Form Poems

Originally posted on May 6, 2011 at 9:10 AM Today’s guest post courtesy of J. Paul Holcomb, “The Poet from Double Oak.” I wrote my first poem in high school, but I had no idea what I was doing. I … Continue reading

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Suggested Reading for both LOVERS and HATERS of Poetry

Originally posted on May 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM This post is going to be short and sweet, for two reasons. 1) People who hate poetry will think looking up even their 4 poets is a chore, and 2) even … Continue reading

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Lyrics and Poetry

Originally posted on April 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM I think we’ve all said (or at least heard people say) things along the line of, “It was music to my ears,” and, “Pure poetry,” often even in the same breath. … Continue reading

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Awareness

Originally posted on April 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM Today’s guest post courtesy of Beth Honeycutt. “Pay attention!” I can still hear the voices of teachers remonstrating with students in classrooms all the way through college, to just pay attention. … Continue reading

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