Leslie Fiedler

Poetry...? When you write poetry, do you tend to write more about fictional things or real things you've seen or experienced?

Can poetry be categorized as a performing art? I have an oral presentation due soon that requires us to research and present a form of performing art. I was thinking of doing poetry. Can someone help me out with this? Or any other *interesting* suggestions of a performing art?

Where can I find good poetry books for teen girls? I'm sixteen and I write a lot of poetry but I don't read it much. I want to read poetry more so I could get better at writing but I just don't know where to find them or which ones to get. Could you help me? Could you give me tittles and names of good authors? I don't think I was clear about what I meant.

What is the different between a poetry and a poem? I am doing a poetry slam project for the theatre class right now, but some people called it poem and others called it poetry. Is it the same thing or similar?

Why is that we no longer write or read or appreciate poetry? Has our life become so dull and prosaic? In literature all over the world, poetry has been the popular medium. In modern times, there are not many who are capable of writing and appreciating good poetry. Even in YA, there are not many who show any interest in poetry. Why? Is it because, we have lost the poetic sensibility and sensitivity necessary for poetry and our life has become very dull and insipid so much so that we cannot appreciate it. We have fallen a victim to sensual pleasures and we cannot really come out of the mire of vulgarity and commercialism of the modern day.

What are some really good poetry blogs or websites to post journal entries? Are there any good poetry sites that you know of so that I can have an account that has lots of space to type out stories/poems on? Or do you know of any writing sites at all that I could post blogs on, sort of like having a whole website to myself?

What is the best way to learn about poetry, in your opinion? I've always liked poetry, but never had any kind of formal education beyond the usual grade school and Shakespeare stuff. Are there any books you would suggest reading to learn more about poetry and how to write it?

How can I make my lyrics more poetry oriented? So yes I rap but not about any of that stupid drugs,money,crap rap.I'm out of school right now and I like to write I know certain forms of rap are considered poetry.I was wondering how could I make my rhymes more poetic I'm more interested in making something along the lines that originates from poetry and turning it into rap.I often rap about my thoughts or how I am feeling.My mother did poetry for a while before I was born was in a couple poetry books a few awards,But I don't think her type of poetry is my style even though I can still learn a few things from her.What style of poetry is most like rap I wan't a type of poetry that rhymes because I know some poetry doesn't rhyme much.And what are some methods I can use when writing to seperate my rap from all the gangbangers,drug dealers,and have a more poetic outlook on my rhymes,I've seen rappers like this and I think their style is very cool see I like poetry because I like to tell real life stories not lies or talking about ounces. Also are there any poetry classes that beginers can take? not college classes but poetry?.and how should my outlook be when writing If I wan't to write something that rhymes across the lines of rap but a poetry edge. thanks

How can I make teaching poetry fun and interesting for primary school pupils? Use of games, online resources, in-class activities. No long writing please. Teaching syllables, types of rhyming, types of poetry and some children's poets.

How can I start a Poetry Club in my school? 1.) How do I, a guy, convince people that poetry is perfectly awesome. 2.) What can I use to convince people to join (as in a competition)? 3.) Outside of coordinating entry into competition, what else could we do? Would discussion be that appealing to other people? Thanks! I mean is there a notable poetry contest for high school students?

How do I get my poetry finally noticed? I have had several of my poems published in books but that doesn't seem to be enough. How do I get my poetry REALLY noticed?

What are some literary magazines that pay for poetry? Most of my poetry is thoughtful, emotional, or dark, so please consider this. I'm having a very hard time finding any magazine or ezine that pays for poetry. All of your help would be appreciated! A note I would like to add--I do not plan on making a living by selling poetry (I know for a fact that it will never do any good if I try that). I simply have some poetry I would like to publish and be paid for my efforts. I also understand it will take time.

Do you write poetry for others to read or just for yourself? If you write poetry do you write it with the hope or intention of having others read it? Or do you write poetry simply as a form of self expression without the need or desire to have anyone ever see it? Explain why.

Is there any poetry on the net from the 1940s during the Riots in India between the Hindus and Muslims? I would like to discuss one of the poems for my poetry class. Please leave links to the direct poem or poetry.

How do i go about getting my poetry copyrighted and published? I am trying to publish a book of poetry and was just lookin at ideas.

If I can write poetry does that mean I might be able to write a song or is it completely different? I've been very tempted to throw my hand at song writing of recent. I've been able to write poetry for years and I was wondering since there is a particular structure to poetry writing that is kind of similar to song verses etc would I be able to carry over the skills? Or would it be difficult? What sort of things would I need to know / understand to help me write a song successfully? Any advice would be appreciated!

How to differentiate from good and bad poetry? What should I look for? Also, is rhyming good for poetry, or does it distort the language? My teacher hates rhyming, but I like it because it creates a beat and appeals to the senses. Any thoughts?

Looking for that great poetry site where I can grow as a writer? If anyone knows of a really good poetry site where I can submit poetry and also participate in critique circles...I would like to know the name of the site. Thanks for any suggestions.

Where can I find times and locations for open mic poetry events preferably in TX? Hi! I'm a writer who wants to participate in open mic poetry nights and I was wondering if any of you know where I can find times for such events. I live in Texas so if there's a place that can find open mic poetry nights in Texas it would be fantastic. Thank you for your help.

What are some modern poetry that you enjoy? I am trying to get into poetry, but I have a hard time enjoying older poetry.

What is the relation of poetry to religion? If religion texts are written in poetry, and poetry uses metaphorical devices, then why do people take thing literally.

How do you know if poetry contests are safe or not? A lot of times poets set up fake sites that say you're entering a poetry contest when It's really just a trick to get more ideas for their poems, or better yet, steal your poem completely. Does anyone know of any sites that you can enter your poetry in for contests that are actually real?

How does poetry affect mood activity? I'm trying to look up information on how poetry affects mood for a school project, but I can't find anything. I'm looking for solid facts on how it affects the mood and I require some kind of specific source for authenticity. My project is a PowerPoint on the effects of poetry on a person's mood.

How do I find a publisher for my poetry? I have a large body of work, how do I find a publisher for a book of poetry? There are about 270 poems in all.

What are good rules to have for a poetry club? I'm the president of the creative writing/poetry club, and I'm the firs tone they've had, so I need help. What are good rules to have for the club? Please assist me.

What are your favorite themes of poetry? I have a poetry project and we need to find poems based on a certain theme, and the three themes I came up were: 1) Insanity 2) Alternate views of reality 3) Woman and what happens when they don't conform to their stereotypical roles. I still can't figure out which one I like better : P How about you? What are your favorite themes in poetry? Thanks Deep Floyd : D Beatle fanatoc: haha, I'm not that obvious. Actually, I am.

Any budding poets like to work on a new poetry book project with me? I've just started work on a book of poetry and am looking for good quality Indian poems by other new writers like myself. Also any help on finding publishers would be great!

How would I go about creating then publishing a poetry magazine? I want to make a poetry magazine for young talented poets, but I don't know where to start!

What is the difference between the two phases of Romantic poetry movement? Wikipedia says that the 1st phase included Wordsworth and Coleridge and the 2nd phase included Lord Byron, Blake, etc. I'm curious as to what the difference between those two groups of poets and poetry is.

How to publish my poetry in a book? I would like to begin gathering some of my poetry together. Eventually I'd like for it to be published, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Is there a special way I need to have everything in order? Should I just combine it together in the same format as a regular book would be? Is there additional information I need to include. I'm kinda confused, but ready to do this. Where should I go to get it proof read/edited?

What are some names of the different periods of poetry? I'm doing a report on the differences between poetry from now and the poetry that was written in a past era. But my problem is I don't know what era or period of poetry there is to talk about. Can you help me?

How do I prepare for writing a manuscript for my poetry? I am currently trying to compile my poetry and mindless ramblings. I am unsure as to where i should start! Any tips would be helpful!

How can I start off a proposal to start a poetry program with an after school program? What are some key elements that I can focus on in the propsal to actually get the job. I am good at what I do as far as teaching poetry, but I have never written a proposal. I also can not afford to pay someone to write it for me. I figure if they see that my heart is in it, then maybe they will give me a chance. Ronnie are you trying to be funny? If I sent you a proposal that rhymed would you take me seriously?

How do you think Poetry can be revived for the modern day market? I myself rap but also combine my material with spoken word poetry so as not to waste material. But what are your thoughts apart from spoken word on how to bring to the modern eye?

How is poetry presented in the world of arts today? Is it excluded? What can be done to make it accessible to all? What is missing and could be done to improve poetry in the world of arts?

Can someone give me some tips on how to write good free verse poetry? I have visited sites and I still can't write free verse poetry. It's not helping me; I know I have to rhyme, but just giving me examples won't help me. Can someone give me some tips on how to write free verse poetry-I'm supposed to be writing about a life story.

Where can I learn to write beautiful poetry? I wanna learn how to make beautiful poetry, can you give me some tips?

What is the best book on writing poetry? (I'm sorry if this question has been asked a million times, I'm new here). What is the a good book for learning about poetry in general, theories for why poetry is written, thoughts on techniques?

How can I improve my fiction and poetry? How can I improve my writing in general? How can I really improve my writing, especially my fiction and free-verse poetry?

How can i sell poetry or cards to Hallmark? I love to write poems and i want to take the next step and sell them. Does anybody know if i can sell my poetry to hallmark to be used in their cards or any other company?

What are effects Industrial Revolution had on poetry? Can you please help me find out how it effected the poetry of William Blake and William Wordsworth? I've been google-ing, yahoo-ing, and wiki-ing like crazy, but all the answers I found were either vague, unclear, or way too long. So, Please share you ideas, comments, or answers and then I con hopefully complie them into a final result! I only need to write 5 sentences. Thanks in advance for your help!

where can i find italian poetry to base a song off of? Coming from italian descent, but unable to speak fluently, I am searching for a few italian poems to convert, and explore the possibility to base a song from them. Rearangeing and personalizing them into lyrics for a song I have been working on. A good source for online poetry, in more then one language, would help emmensly. Note that I do not intend to plagerize, I simply want to learn more about it and come to my own version of what ever I use. Anything that is used by myself will be cited and credit given to whoeverso deserves it.

What is the best way to begin to self-publish a poetry book? I have a collection of over 20 pages worth of poetry and I want to self-publish it, but I have no idea how to get started. I want specific things done with the book, such as 100% recycled paper for the book and certain images on certain pages. Well, I hope you can help me : ) Thanks a lot !

What is the name normally given to two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme? What is the name normally given to two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme?

How do you get your poetry in books? My one friend put her poetry in a book online and now it is in an actual book, how do you do that?

Suggestions for poetry that is insightful/philisophical, easy for a poetry novice to understand? I am considering well know poets like Robert Frost, T.S. Elliot, W.B. Yeats, Emerson and Thoreau but am not very familiar with their poetry styles/most common themes.

What are some reasons why a person would hate poetry? I think I hate poetry, lyrics, and stuff like that because when I read them and try to understand, I realize that they're talking about something so simple, or such a common human experience. I just don't like how these complicated words, and metaphors all explain something so minor, or just not that special. I can't really explain it, but what are some common reasons other people hate poetry?

How can I have my poetry copywritted? I have several copywritted that I have submitted for publication through other people. But I want to write my own poetry book, and I like to post some of my work on my myspace profile for input and ect. But I want them to be copywritted before I post them online.

Any advice on how to understand poetry? I often find it hard to understand poems when I'm reading them. It's as if the poet is just blabbering on without any real meaning. Do you have any advice or tips on how I can fully understand poetry? I'm currently reading some W.B. Yeats and a lot of his work is hard to properly comprehend. Thanks in advance.

How does one get their poetry published in a book? I have been writing since elementary school, and I am a high school graduate. I have been encouraged to have a selection of my poetry published into a book, and I am considering this. However, I'm unsure how I should go about getting these poems published.

How can I make money writing poetry? I love writing poetry and other things. I'm also looking for a job at minimum wage but I was wondering how I can make some money utilizing my writing skills.

Do poetry books usually have a main theme? So, do most poetry books have a theme that all of the poems center around? Are there good books that are more like just collections of an author's poems?

How much should I charge for my poetry chapbook? My friend and I put a poetry chapbook together. It's 36 pages and cost $2.40/book to print. How much of a mark-up and profit margin should one expect from a chapbook? Serious answers only, please.

What poetry website has the best poems for this situation? I'm looking for poetry websites that have specific poems for relationship issues such as breakups, cheating, lying, taken for granted ... etc. A point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who take the time to answer sincerely. PS - If you have a poem that you think fits the sitaution I described above, please post it with your answer.

What are some of the principles of poetry? I have been starting to write poetry for my own amusement. What are some of the general "rules" about structure and form? Is there a good reference website?

How does someone go about publishing their poetry? And is there a market for it? I've written poetry and lyrics since I was a teen. I'm now in my 40s and would like to do something with my collected works. Please help.

What is the instrument used to accompany personal poetry? What is the instrument used to accompany personal poetry? drums flute harp lyre Obdurate means violent perfect heroic stubborn What can you conclude from the crowd’s reaction to the speeches Brutus and Antony make in the marketplace after Caesar’s death? Everyone loved Caesar. Everyone hated Caesar. Brutus is not respected. The crowd is easily swayed.

Where can I submit my poetry to be published? I have been writing poetry for a while and I've been told by friends and teachers that some of it is pretty good. It's always been my dream to publish something. Do you know where I can publish my stuff? I don't mind if it's a contest or something, or even an obscure journal or magazine. I just hope to show my poetry to someone who can tell me if it's really good and maybe see my name in print. Thanks.

Where can I get my poetry book reviewed? I just published a book of poetry. I just wanted to know if anyone knew of some places that you can pay to have a book of poetry reviewed or some places that you can submit a book for free to be reviewed.

What do you think about my discover in poetry and everything that IS poetry, see below? Silence Is A Poetry Silence is a poetry, not a prose. One sound of silence rhymes with Every other sound of Silence. Silence is a poetry. Life Is A Poetry Life is a poetry. Days rhyme with days, Nights rhyme with nights, Sea splashes rhyme with each other. Baby cries rhymes with each other. Summers rhyme with summers. Winters rhyme with winters. Heart beats rhyme with each other. Life is a poetry.

What books are your guides to writing better poetry? The best one I have is "The Ode Less Traveled" by Stephen Fry. What other books do you turn to for help in writing poetry?

How can I get on Def Poetry Jam? Or at least, get my poetry to a wider audience? I really want to do spoken word, I love it. They already have weekly meetings at a local restaraunt that I go to, but I also like Def Poetry and was wondering how they find poets.

What are some depictions of evil in music or poetry? I have a project where we have to find a depiction of evil in poetry or music. The lyircs must have a theme of evilness.

What would be the benefits of studying native american poetry? I'm interested in taking a class on native american poetry but am not sure how much of an influence it'll have on me the textbooks are rather expensive and I don't know what to expect