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Line Breaks: Friend or Foe of Modern Poetry?
Opinion: A critique on the overuse of inappropriate line breaks, but also encouraging thoughtful use of line breaks.
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Ken LéMarchand
The Poetry of the Ordinary: Everyday Life Isn't So Mundane After All
This article explores how everyday experiences, from your morning commute to your lunchtime sandwich, can be transformed into beautiful poetry.
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Ken LéMarchand
Form & Flow: A Simple Guide to Writing Free Verse Poetry for Beginners
Unleash your inner poet! Master the art of free verse with this guide & examples. Write captivating poems & share your creativity!
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Ken LéMarchand
Form & Flow: Traditional & Modern Sonnet Guide for Beginners
This beginner-friendly guide equips you with everything you need to craft your own sonnets, from traditional structures to modern twists.
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Ken LéMarchand
Part III: How to Challenge Clichés in Your Poetic Voice
This is the final part of breaking from the habit of writing clichés series.
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Ken LéMarchand
Part II: How to Challenge Clichés in Your Poetic Voice
This is part two of breaking from the habit of writing clichés series.
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Ken LéMarchand
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…
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Ken LéMarchand
The Art of Love Writing: Unveiling the Beauty of Sonnets, Aubades, and Villanelles
Engage in writing three timeless forms (sonnets, aubades, and villanelles) based on the theme of love.
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Ken LéMarchand
Creating a Narrative Arc in Your Poetry Manuscript Pt. II
Refine your skills, engage in discussions, and discover further resources for mastering the craft of emotional narrative in poetry manuscripts. This is…
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Ken LéMarchand
Creating a Narrative Arc in Your Poetry Manuscript Pt. I
Explore the foundations and strategies for sculpting a narrative arc in your poetry manuscript. This is part one.
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Ken LéMarchand
A Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Captivating Object Poems
An easy step-by-step guide (with examples) for writing object poems.
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Ken LéMarchand
The Stanza: Fabricating A Poem Room By Room
Uncover the essence of stanza construction in poetry and unlock effective writing techniques to elevate your creation of powerful poems.
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Ken LéMarchand
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