• How to Write a Poetry Collection

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    From Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson to Timothy Liu and Audre Lorde, it is clear that each of these poets has a special knack for words. All possess a unique style and voice, and they all write about topics that are important to them. If you are a poet and are thinking about writing a poetry collection, here are some tips to get started and ensure that your work truly reflects what you feel. What Is a Poem? With modern poetry becoming more and more experimental, it is sometimes difficult to determine what a poem is. Poetry can be a million different…

  • National Poetry Month comes each April to remind us that poetry matters. In honor of this, we've compiled a list of ways for you to join the celebration: ...

    8 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month

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    National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. It comes each April to remind us that poetry matters and poets have a fundamental role in our culture. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, and this year is a special one as it’s the 25th anniversary of this event! According to poets.org, the purpose of National Poetry Month is to: highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets encourage the reading of poems assist teachers in bringing poetry into their classrooms increase the attention paid to…

  • Not all types of writing have to end with a book. In fact, there are plenty of ways to dabble in writing, try one (or more) of these on your next writing ...

    10 Types of Writing That Don’t Involve Books

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    All types of writing can be powerful and helpful to the writer and anyone who may come across the work. But not all types of writing have to end with a book. In fact, there are plenty of ways to dabble in writing that doesn’t eventually get bound and wrapped in a book cover. If you’re feeling a little unsure about where to start your writing journey, try one (or more) of these 10 types of writing: 1. Article Writing Lots of writers make a living by penning articles, newspapers, magazines, online outlets, or for internal communications to employees. If…

  • Writing Tips for Poets

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    Here at Xulon Press, we regularly see wonderful collections of devotional and creative poetry. Poetry is an art form that pours from the heart, encompassing a wide range of passions, from joy and thanksgiving to sorrow and grief. But poetry is both beloved and reviled, with many readers feeling uncertain of how to interact with such a subjective genre. Indeed, poets themselves often struggle with the balance between artistic license and necessary structure when penning their poems. To help navigate these difficulties, we have a few basic poetry tips for how to write and publish your best poetic work. Clarifying…