Advice For New Writers: Words of Wisdom In Verse

Always treasure what you write
Have your pencil and pad with you at all times
you might think of a subject
or a verse
write it down so you won't forget

Get all your ideas down
then try to rearrange them to make them flow and give them ultimate impact
to reflect the tone or slant of the piece of writing
Move words around in  your sentences and see which sounds better

Capture a moment or an emotion always put your thoughts into words in whatever way you think most adequately displays them
Be alerted by nature and images you see around you
focus on the way it moves
Describe your subject
Find all sorts of descriptive words

Follow your insight; transport yourself to a location you want to write
Put yourself in its place and use all your senses
What do you
See,
Hear,
Smell,
Feel,
Taste,

Title is so very important  in capturing the reader’s attention
It predicts content
It catches the reader’s interest

Truly valued verses of inspiration
Your heart is your guide
Encourage yourself

When you read others work,  please be kind we all love to hear inspiring encouragement that motivates to keep writing
If  critiquing is done  in a nice way we don't mind hearing it, that is how we  learn and  grow.

5/17/2015
Contest: Advice for New Writers: Words of Wisdom in Verse
Sponsored by: Tyshawn Knight

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 5/22/2015 4:20:00 PM
This a well written piece. It's filled with encouragement, empowerment, and motivation. As a new writer I sometimes second guess what I create. Your advice is deeply appreciated. Your soup is outstanding! It was Mmmm.....good. I'm glad l stopped to taste this 7+ piece. - Alexis
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Eve Roper
Date: 5/22/2015 5:24:00 PM
Thank you, Alexis, I am still learning there are a lot of pros on this site but wonderful encouraging loving people
Date: 5/19/2015 10:30:00 AM
Eve those are great words of advice to any writer. I have always consider my poems my children with all their flaws. This is a 7 and thanks for visiting my poem today
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Date: 5/19/2015 8:31:00 AM
Very sound advice Eve. It takes awhile to feel comfortable but once you do your words will shine.
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Date: 5/18/2015 6:30:00 PM
Plenty of advice here, Eve, which new writers will benefit from. A 7 and best to you in the contest. Thanks for reading my poem and for your comments.
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Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/21/2015 10:36:00 AM
P.S. Hi,Eve, After reading your contest entrée, I decided to enter the contest myself because I had a few things I wanted to share with new poets, too. Can't wait to read other's who wrote on this subject, but only saw yours. As for my entrée, I don't think it stands a chance against you and the others because so far, I only received one reply. But that is ok I still would give a shout out to the new poets and wish them success on their journey. After all, we still need reminding that in our chosen craft we all continue to learn.
Date: 5/18/2015 11:23:00 AM
I agree! This is excellent advice! God bless!
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Eve Roper
Date: 5/18/2015 11:30:00 AM
Thank you, Anna, I'm tickled you read my piece hugs
Date: 5/18/2015 9:35:00 AM
Very useful advice, Eve. Full of kindness and sincerity. Thank you. Kim :-)
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Eve Roper
Date: 5/18/2015 9:41:00 AM
Thank you, Kim,rules everyone know already hugs
Date: 5/18/2015 4:56:00 AM
Thank you. This is great advice for ALL, including new writers. 7
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Eve Roper
Date: 5/18/2015 9:40:00 AM
Thank you, Nandita,rules everyone know already hugs
Date: 5/18/2015 2:19:00 AM
G'day Eve... full of positives with advice that can only help us all. Well done Eve - Lindsay
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Eve Roper
Date: 5/18/2015 9:39:00 AM
Lindsay, thank you rules everyone know already hugs
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