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Kristine
O'Connell George's
Tips
for Young Poets
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OK! Now,
let's put the pieces
of the puzzle together: |
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Ten Tips for Poets & Writers
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1. Look for
ideas everywhere. |
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2. Read ... a lot. Some of the best ideas
come from reading. |
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3. Be alert. You never know when you'll find a
good idea. |
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4. Carry a notebook and a pencil
so you can catch all your ideas and write them down quickly.
 
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5. Capture those sneaky ideas in your
writing notebook before they float away. |
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6. Give your new ideas time to
grow. Give yourself enough time for your writing. |
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7. Put your writing away for awhile and
come back to it later. You'll see your poem differently and will probably have new ideas to add. |
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8. Read your poem out loud and listen
carefully to your words. |
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9. Rewrite your poem until you are happy with
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10. Practice writing like you would
practice a sport or the piano. The more you write, the better you'll get.
Keep
writing. No matter what! |
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Thanks for
visiting and . . .
Happy writing!
Kristine
O'Connell George
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Copyright © 2001 Kristine O'Connell George.
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