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How to Challenge Clichés in Your Poetic Voice Part I

How to Challenge Clichés in Your Poetic Voice Part I

Break the habit of writing clichés through versatile strategies, case studies, and crafting authentic verses that resonate. This is part one in a series.

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Ken LéMarchand
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Overview of the Importance of Avoiding Clichés in Poetry

In poetry, the quest for originality is paramount. Poets, aspiring and seasoned alike, grapple with the challenge of avoiding clichés to carve out a distinct identity in their poetic endeavors.

Clichés, those well-worn phrases and overused expressions, can dull the vib…

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