The difference between "telling" and "showing" (5)
by ABC ( C D )
It is one of the basic rules in writing poetry that the author must not "tell" what the speaker or the character feels in the poem but "show" it, but what does this actually mean? In this short article, I will *show* the distinctions of both and explain why one fails to connect with the reader while the other succeeds.
Articles have Reasons (the/a/an) (9)
by ZBrillant aka Ms sunShine ( F P C D )
I have decided to write this because lately most of the members over P&q consider articles (the/a/an) as fillers, but they are NOT.
So here is (an) article that reminds you all of the role of these articles, because they do have reasons.
Fundamentals in Poetry (7)
by The Tasteless
A guide on writing a poem through its main components: content, music, imagery, sound and tone.
Adjectives are overrated (21)
by The Tasteless
A guidelines on how a writer can further describe or put into detail his/her words without the excessive use of adjectives. You'll find a few proxies here...
Writing Poetry or Breeding Kittens (12)
by Vix ( F C D )
This article contains very basic advice on the rudiments of writing poetry. I hope it is useful to some of you!
A Bit About Meter (7)
by Eric
An introductory discussion of rhyming meter.
A very brief guide to punctuation. Version 2 - updated. (3)
by Robert Head
If you wish to make your poetry more lucid and beveled, follow my lead.
Robert Head.
29/01/'08
A very brief guide to punctuation (3)
by Robert Head
The clue's in the title. If you wish to make your poetry more lucid and beveled, follow my lead.
Poetry Types (10)
by Cella Bella ( F C D )
A mini guide to all that is formed poetry...
Just a few Pointers (12)
by Bob Shank
We would all like to enhance our writing abilities, here are a few pointers that may help...
Getting Around in Poems-and-Quotes (Part 3 of 3) (2)
by Sherry Lynn ( F P C D )
Are you tired of fumbling around through your account trying to figure out how to change your password or how to submit a poem? This is the third of a three part guide to helping both young and old members finding their way through poems-and quotes. Find the answers at your finger tips to common questions without having to post a new thread and wait for a reply. Here we will discuss the features on the left side of your screen.
Getting Around in Poems-and-Quotes Your Account (Part 2) (0)
by Sherry Lynn ( F P C D )
Are you tired of fumbling around through your account trying to figure out how to change your password or how to submit a poem? This is the second of a three part guide to helping both young and old members finding their way through poems-and quotes. Find the answers at your finger tips to common questions without having to post a new thread and wait for a reply.
Getting Around in Poems-and-Quotes Main sections (Part 1) (0)
by Sherry Lynn ( F P C D )
Are you tired of fumbling around through your account trying to figure out how to change your password or how to submit a poem? This is a three part guide to helping both young and old members finding their way through poems-and quotes. Find the answers at your finger tips to common questions without having to post a new thread and wait for a reply.
What is Poetry (2)
by Hawkeye ( F C D )
..."What is Poetry and what do we think it is"...
To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme (10)
by TheCommenter
That is the question that will forever be asked. Everyone has their own preference for what they like to read as well as which they prefer writing. Here are just a few of my own personal thoughts on the matter.
How Do I Get My Article Accepted? (9)
by Ann Marie ( F C D )
An article with some tips for writing an acceptable article for this website.
11 Practices to Improve your Songwriting Ability (5)
by Joshua Thompson
Contained in this article are 11 practices that can help juice up your creativity and improve your songwriting ability.
Haiku Poetry - A Description and a Weather Report (3)
by Edward Weiss
A while back I heard haiku poetry referred to as a description with a weather report. And while this may not always be the case, it's pretty much true! Read this article to find out more.
Haiku Lessons - It's All About Imagery! (0)
by Edward Weiss
A picture is worth a thousand words. And in haiku, an image allows the reader to use imagination to "see" with. Read this article and learn how imagery is used in haiku!
How to Write Haiku the Easy Way! (2)
by Edward Weiss
So, you want to write a haiku poem? Some think it's very easy to do. After all, it's only 3 short lines. But if you want to write a haiku, you need to know the basics. Let's get started!
P&Q Guidelines for Newbies: How To Be Here Without Looking Like An Idiot (20)
by Apathetic Soul
I've seen a lot of newbie threads here and I would like to re-educate the flock. Sorry about the references to JPM, I wrote it a year or so ago.
Includes common errors of newbies and how to prevent them, as well as tips to prevent the community from throwing you into a pit of angry gazelles.
Expand The Creative Mind (13)
by Ken
Just a view on how you can expand your poetry.
How the Discussion Forums Works. (6)
by Ismail ( F D )
This is an introduction to how the discussion forums work. This is a small article telling beginners how post forums work.
Improving Writing Skills (12)
by Larry
Discover simple ways to improve your writing skills!
Basic Elements of Poetry : (3)
by Robert Gardiner ( F P C D )
This is snippet of a post I titled "Key Elements of Romantic Poetry" and posted in "The Romantic's Passion" poetry club, also in the post was "Top Ten Elements of Poetry". If you are really interested in expanding your romantic poetry writing ability/skill, you can look the club up and join.
Why Do You Write? (96)
by ashley ( F P )
I truly want to know why people write... please enlighten me
Some Evergreen cliches (15)
by Friends~
A Virtual Journey Through Cliches...
10 tips to improve your writing. (43)
by JustPlainMe
10 basic tips that anyone can do to improve their writing.
Symbols and metaphors (14)
by Ashley
An article that can show you some basic ideas and techniques for using symbolism and metaphors.
Few Short Forms To Start With (20)
by Friends~
A definition of few short poetry forms illustrated with self written examples.
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