Same ol' style

Basically I stick the same style of poems all the time.
I'd like to branch out and try new things but I always fall back on what i know.
Any advice?

When I first started posting here, a friend told me I needed to use different styles. [somehow, she got the idea that I had it in me] I tried and tried, but outside of a few poems that turned out worthy of posting, my attempts were in vain. I was like you and went back to what was familiar. Then I started entering some of the contest and some required using different styles. If I can do it, then you can too.

There is a thread about writing poetry, it tells different styles you can use and the definitions of them. I found it quite helpful in my endeavors. I go back and check it out every so often to see if anything new is posted. So check it out, and try to write a structured poem from there.

There is not anything wrong with writing what is familiar, but if you want to expand your knowledge of poetry and you are seerious about perfecting your craft, then change is good.

The fact that you have attempted to do something different shows you take your writing serious.

Stick with it. It may take a few failures, but you'll get it, eventually.

Happiness
Jeannie

Hello,
Not sure if this will help, but I am writing to you in regards to a topic I have posted in the discussions forumn under WRITING POETRY, I posted a topic entitled NOTES ON WRITING POETRY.There are some different exercises, styles, experiments, challenges, that may break your rut.I am hoping this will offer advise and suggestions to those who seek it.I have had many requests and favorable responses to many members.
What I hope to do in this topic/forumn is cover a varietry of the aspects of poetry.From simple plain spoken advice/suggestions(the basics) to the more technical aspects like definitions of poetic terms/forms(for those wishing to learn more, to expand their horizons), markets and how/where to get published, etc.I am asking those all members to post things that could benefit others.Including such things as advice on certain forms,tips on breaking writer's block, recommended reading, and also personal writing habits(I've found people like to read about not only advice/suggestions but also the personal writing/working habits of different writers),like what time of day you write, do you have a favorite place(inside or outside, even more specific), do you listen to music while you write,when you first started writing,do you write rough drafts on the computer or with pen and paper,do you revise rough drafts or leave it as is,have you been published,what your influences were(other poets, writers, songwriters,teachers, etc.), is solitude necesary to you or not, what compels you to write,emotions, passion, to get an idea or meaning across, do you write for yourself or with someone in mind,how and when you started writing, writing as therapy or release,do you have a preferred form /style(sonnets, rhyme, free verse, haiku, etc.) and why, writing exercises, any other advice(personal or technical),if you could write any advice, as to why and how you write,when you started writing, what compels you, any specific methods and motivations, any personal methods, moods, habits and philosophies, advice to others,and other things I mentioned, and MAINLY what poetry means to you.Any advice to newcomers and established poets alike.I hope to hear/see postings from those popular and more experienced/knowledgable on the site as well as those newer members who have something to add.I welcome and appreciate any comments along these lines from any and all P&Q members-everyone has something to say.So if anyone can add anything at all along these lines, please do so.I hope to see a wide variety of age, countries, opinions, styles and opinions.Don't be shy.I feel any input/comments/advice/opinions would very much benefit others, and we may just learn a bit about ourselves in the process.....

This topic is in the Discussions section under the WRITING POETRY forumn entitled NOTES ON WRITING POETRY or at
http://www.poems-and-quotes.com/discussion/topic.html?topic_id=56674

Thank you.
Peace,Love, Poetry, & Power,

Gary Jurechka

You both helped me a lot!
I'm really looking forward to trying out new styles now, it all seemed a bit daunting before because there was so many but you both helped put it into perspective for me.
Thank you, thank you and a million times thank you!! lol
*Gem*

Yeah, I agree with those advice

ye, i need help with that too. i know nothing about poem structures or the different types, i just write.

Okay, i think i branched out for the first time today but i'm not posting it yet until i know if i like it, lol.
It feels wierd when its not my normal style, will it get better in time do you think? =)
*Gem*

Post it and ask people to read it. Those who normally read your poetry, will no doubt be able to give an unbiased opinion. I recently tried my hand at freeverse. I didn't like it, but posted it anyway. I then asked members of the club I was in to check it out. They seemed to like it, for the most part. Even if you get some negative feedback, don't let it discourage you. It'll get better with practice. Sometimes, you just have to jump in with both feet and learn to swim.

Hope this helps
Jeannie

its okay, hopefully you'll be famous for it one day!

Okay, i've branched out a lot more now, with a few haiku's, a triolet, a parquette, acrostics and a double malisus. I've posted a few of them and they have had a good response. Just getting up the courage to post the parquette now =)
Once again, thankyou for all the help and advice!
*Gem*

wish I could help but im in the same boat

read books that are all different or poetry books that have different styles. then maybe that'll help

read a wide vaietry of poems. it influences ur style

Hehe. i've branched out a helluva lot since and i've gotten a good response so thanks for all your help guys xxx

Well you could always go to google and type in poem styles on web and find the website that best suites you.

Yeah..i do the same things as yours