I want to start writing poetry,and I need help!I need someone who can guide me.Can you help?

Question

I need advice.

Answer 1

There's not really anyway to help someone become a poet, they just kind of fin their own way. I guess though the best start is to read a lot of poetry so you can decide which styles of writing you like and why, then go from there.

Write about anything that comes to you, don't necessarily try to make it a rhyming poem, but focus on what you want to say and how -essentially it just comes with time and effort. There may also be courses that you could take if you want to go that route (try your local college for night courses perhaps or open university).

Answer 2

You definately need to start with a book. The thing about poetry is that there is reason to the rhyme. There is a structure to each poem and therin lies the compliment to the harmonics. Iambic Pentameter is used often in poetry. A good book containing the structure elements of poetry will help you understand the difficulty and creativity involved.

Answer 3

just join any Library and go through the poetry books. It will set ur mind according to the rhymes and u will b the Poet in 4 to 5 months reading.

Answer 4

The best way is to read what other people have written, both classical poets and modern poets. I took a Sophomore English class in college called "Introduction to Poetry" and that really opened my eyes as to what modern poetry is.

Answer 5

Hi first you need to write from your heart and start simple you've heard "keep it simple stupid" before. I'm sure thats the trick start simple and you have to like it, who cares what people think it's your poem so you have to care. This is something close to my heart I've been wirting since I was 13 and i'm just geting good at 21.Be patient with what you pieces are like and no matter how painful the feeling behind DON'T THROW ANY AWAY! they'll show you your growth! If you need more help my E-mail is: [e-mail]

Answer 6

ok, I can definately help you a lot, but not by a single answer. try to find a topic of poetry and write the things that come to your mind. you can contact me, I am a teacher (literature, English, creative writing) if you need some guidelines. good luck!

Answer 7

read loads and loads of poetry...decide what you like about it, what you don't like about it. How are they contructed? etc.
Then have a go yourself..and DON'T think writing poetry is easy...cos it ain't..poems need re-drafting..just like stories, except..when you redraft a poem, you may just add or take out punctuation, same with a word..here and there...the chnages are not always obvious..but they generally help the poem flow more.
There's loads of books on how to write poetry..grab one...read it..and follow the instructions.

Answer 8

poetry is words in motion
lust is body in motion
but u I love with sweet devotion

jut write whatever comes into ya head see how it develops