Writing tips

[phoenix_kid82]

I thought it would be a cool idea to start a thread where we could share eachother's tips, techniques and inspirations.

I would love to be able to write poetry, but I have no idea how to start.

 

[Elfwithgrace]

Usually emotions are a good thing when writing. How you are feeling often can be expressed you write. Sometimes silly ideas pop into your head such as food, classes. Writing in rhyme is good when writing poetry, but not always important. It mainly needs to flow with the main idea. Try looking at others to maybe get an idea where you need to go with your own. I am sure you will do fine.

 

[ashes2beauty]

Try writing in the point-of-view of another person... I did that once, and one of my best poems came from it.

Or write about yourself in the second/third person... as if someone is looking at you and talking. Avoid "I and me" but use pronouns like you, he and she.

 

[Colossians3]

I usually don't use any particular style, I just write as I go. My own style is somewhat unique, I would say. I suppose the tip that I'm getting at is this: it's not a bad idea to try writing styles of others, but never forget about your own, unique style.

 

[phoenix_kid82]

Thanx 4 ur advice

There's something i wrote a few months ago that's a bit poetic, like it has it's metaphores and stuff. I posted it again in "Critique", but i'll paste it here cos if someone could give me advice and tell me what would make this a poem, that would be groovi. Also to C my style etc.

Check it out:

Hi

This is something i wrote awhile ago & posted it in another area. When i write, it helps me order my thoughts. This is my style, although i don't usually usesymbols or metaphores as i have here.

It would be cool to work with this to practice writing poetry. I hope my style isn't to technical. Check it out:

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Collecting Badges (this does not belong in "hobbies")


I collect badges. I've been collecting them for a long time. Especially during the five years i spent away from God. I wear them like medals, and most people in my life know me by them. I feel like they've become part of me, like i don't even know who i am without them.

Most of them are quite colourful, some i paid a very high price for, some are quite rare. They make people stare. They fascinate people. Some are very envious, some commend me, some befriend me so they can wear a badge that says "i know an ex-this" or "i'm down with a former-that".

However, the fruits of this labour have been of no value. In fact, they have taken away the value of anything i do have by honest means and integrity. Any praise or vip treatment "gained" by this exercise is empty to me. Because it's not for me, it's for a false god i've caused them to perceive.

And as for any praise that comes my way from people who have seen through a few layers over the years, i instinctively throw that away also, because i deserve nothing.

I have tried to make a god of myself in this world. I have made the things of this world which are important to man and despicable to God the things i strive for and the things i cause others to strive for. I am responsible for causing little ones to stumble. I have empowered them to pursue death.

These badges have been my pride, but not my joy. I have traded my true identity for them, and so much more i'm sure.

Not to sure why i'm sharing this, i just felt like i needed to. God's taking me deeper. I'm not expecting any answers, or for others to know what i'm on about. But if you're reading this now, thanx for letting me share this with U
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[Colossians3]

I have a recommendation: whether your writing is formal or informal, refrain from using words such as "u" and "thanx." Also, be sure to capitalize when needed ("I", "God", etc.). The additional five seconds it takes is well worth it.

Just my two cents.

 

[brinny]

Thanx 4 ur advice

There's something i wrote a few months ago that's a bit poetic, like it has it's metaphores and stuff. I posted it again in "Critique", but i'll paste it here cos if someone could give me advice and tell me what would make this a poem, that would be groovi. Also to C my style etc.

Check it out:

Hi

This is something i wrote awhile ago & posted it in another area. When i write, it helps me order my thoughts. This is my style, although i don't usually usesymbols or metaphores as i have here.

It would be cool to work with this to practice writing poetry. I hope my style isn't to technical. Check it out:

______________

Collecting Badges (this does not belong in "hobbies")


I collect badges. I've been collecting them for a long time. Especially during the five years i spent away from God. I wear them like medals, and most people in my life know me by them. I feel like they've become part of me, like i don't even know who i am without them.

Most of them are quite colourful, some i paid a very high price for, some are quite rare. They make people stare. They fascinate people. Some are very envious, some commend me, some befriend me so they can wear a badge that says "i know an ex-this" or "i'm down with a former-that".

However, the fruits of this labour have been of no value. In fact, they have taken away the value of anything i do have by honest means and integrity. Any praise or vip treatment "gained" by this exercise is empty to me. Because it's not for me, it's for a false god i've caused them to perceive.

And as for any praise that comes my way from people who have seen through a few layers over the years, i instinctively throw that away also, because i deserve nothing.

I have tried to make a god of myself in this world. I have made the things of this world which are important to man and despicable to God the things i strive for and the things i cause others to strive for. I am responsible for causing little ones to stumble. I have empowered them to pursue death.

These badges have been my pride, but not my joy. I have traded my true identity for them, and so much more i'm sure.

Not to sure why i'm sharing this, i just felt like i needed to. God's taking me deeper. I'm not expecting any answers, or for others to know what i'm on about. But if you're reading this now, thanx for letting me share this with U
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I collect badges
I wear them like medals

When I read your post, the above stood out for me. You've got your poem right in your post. Doesn't it beckon to you? Stir something inside? Do you see the beginnings of a rhythm?

Yaaayy that God is taking you deeper. What a journey, eh?

 

[Locket]

I love to write. I'm young and I don't know exactly how good I'll be when I'm older but I'd love to do it as a career. Poetry is not my thing but "somethings" (not exactly petry but its awful abstract to be plain prose) and stories I love.

 

[brinny]

Write, write, and write some more. Read read and read some more. When we read (especially that which is from somebody kinda' thinkin' out loud) it invites and beckons our own creativity to emerge from sleep. Have fun with it, play with words, and write what yer thinkin' without censoring it. Keep a journal. Precious and a real treasure are authentic thoughts. We learn from each other, Let's have fun

 

[Locket]

My mom sent me a bunch of links for tips... check www.terriblackstock.com I think she had a bunch of links that she used to help ehr when she was gettin started.

 

[phoenix_kid82]

Try writing in the point-of-view of another person... I did that once, and one of my best poems came from it.

Or write about yourself in the second/third person... as if someone is looking at you and talking. Avoid "I and me" but use pronouns like you, he and she.

Thanx Ashes, i think that might be one thing i'm missing. It would help to portray the inside from the outside in.

I have a recommendation: whether your writing is formal or informal, refrain from using words such as "u" and "thanx." Also, be sure to capitalize when needed ("I", "God", etc.). The additional five seconds it takes is well worth it.

Thanx Colossians yeah, i cut & pasted from another thread. I didn't originally intend for it to be a poem, but when i looked at it, it looked vaguelly poetic, so i thought it was something i could experiment with. But yeah, i wouldn't use "thanx" & "U". I probably should have left the last paragraph out to save confusion.

I collect badges
I wear them like medals

When I read your post, the above stood out for me. You've got your poem right in your post. Doesn't it beckon to you? Stir something inside? Do you see the beginnings of a rhythm?

Yaaayy that God is taking you deeper. What a journey, eh?

Thanx Brinny 4 helping me extract the essence, the gravitational point of my "piece"

I love to write. I'm young and I don't know exactly how good I'll be when I'm older but I'd love to do it as a career. Poetry is not my thing but "somethings" (not exactly petry but its awful abstract to be plain prose) and stories I love.

Poetry is never been something i picked up like second nature. I really struggled (& failed) with it at school. It didn't make sense and there didn't seem to be rules or definate translations. I'd love to be able to write, but to write poetry, i have to be able to understand it to a degree. I don't know if you'd consider 22 young, but i'm just starting out now too & it's soooo hard. My natural style is more technical & "sensible" (whatever that is), & i'm trying to break out of that.

Thanx evry1

I haven't had time to play with this too much yet, but i'm writing another poem called "Lady Jane", and it's very much in it's draft stages. There are some good lines in there, but most of it's a bit "cat sat on the mat" if u know what i mean.

Thanx again God bless U all

Sarah