What are the requirements to teach poetry at the university level?
Q. Assuming the candidate has an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and an EdD in Education, would this be sufficient to teach poetry at the university level? The candidate has only taken one graduate-level course in poetry and has a small publishing company the specializes in poetry.
Asked by Poetry Lessons - Sat Aug 29 12:21:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most universities would require a PhD in the area that you teach. They would also expect you to be published. No to publish, but to be published. Community colleges don't require PhDs at all, so I would try there. The fact that you do have a PhD, any PhD, would give you an advantage over other candidates for teaching positions.
Answered by Lisa A - Sat Aug 29 12:33:13 2009

Can poetry be categorized as a performing art?
Q. I have an oral presentation due soon that requires us to research and present a form of performing art. I was thinking of doing poetry. Can someone help me out with this? Or any other *interesting* suggestions of a performing art?
Asked by Cassidy Curiosity - Mon Jul 7 07:47:47 2008 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Back in ancient Greece poetry recitation was a competetive performance art that could earn prizes comparable to the awards won by olympic atheletes. In the 60s, beat poets performed poetry, including important authors such as Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs. Today poetry recitation is a performance art in forensics teams in high schools, and you'll often see poets performing in coffee shops and stuff. To me poetry recitation is like playing an instrument, where you take some ink on paper and you bring it to life so that everyone can enjoy it. I mean, writing poetry is an art as writing music is, but the oral interpretation adds a whole extra level to the experience.
Answered by samuel g - Tue Jul 8 00:11:56 2008

Is quoted poetry doublespaced in a novel manuscript?
Q. Hi Working on a novel. In it, people read from famous works of poetry (Poe's Raven, Tennyson's Lady of Shalott). There are also bits of little poetry written by one character (three line haiku) too. When I add them into my novel's manuscript, should it be doublespaced like everything else or is poetry supposed to be singlespaced?
Asked by roximunro - Sun Apr 4 20:59:05 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Every single word in a book manuscript is double spaced no matter what it is.
Answered by S. G. - Sun Apr 4 21:06:04 2010

When submitting to teenage poetry contests are the poems mostly rhyming?
Q. Not the winky-dink type of poetry contest you'd find in the hallway of your school, the serious scholar-shippy prize-winning type of contest. Is it often rhyhming, or not rhyming, or both? Thank you.
Asked by Ssss - Tue Nov 24 22:01:46 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Poems never have to rhyme. But Young writers often think they do. So I'd have to assume yes, they mostly rhyme in such contests.
Answered by Baron - Tue Nov 24 22:06:04 2009

What are the significances of refrains in poetry?
Q. Why are refrains used in poetry (Specifically the pantoum and the villanelle) and what purpose do they serve? How are they significant to the poetry?
Asked by mexi44cool - Sat Mar 20 22:04:35 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. refrains are used a lot in art in general for different reasons one being that it makes the piece more integrated and whole, kind of like balancing color in a painting by using the same color. Medieval and Renaissance villanelles were simple ballad-like songs which of course used repetition and refrains to create rhythm, which is also what poetry attempts to do by using the same device, including the refrain structure in pantoums.
Answered by fudges answers - Sun Mar 21 01:52:18 2010

How do you locate an audience for dark and depression poetry?
Q. I write depression and dark poetry and I'm searching for an audience for my poetry book. Regular open mic doesn't cut it and poetry readings. I'm told it is too sad. So searching for some new locations. Websites whatever. Any ideas?
Asked by andrew g - Thu Aug 13 19:49:29 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I write pretty depressing poetry as well, although i'm not sure if mines is more depressing or if your is. I don't know exactly what your looking for but I can recommend some tips on how to find it. If you just want people to read your stuff. you should search google for forums you can join. "Dark poetry forums." There are a lot of people that write and read "dark depressing poetry". Here are a few sites that I found you should probably check to see if it right for you. (not so sure about the next one.)
Answered by Katrina B - Sat Aug 15 12:30:17 2009

What are some good poetry books for advanced poetry writers?
Q. I had a few classes and won minor awards in poetry. Aside from reading a lot of poetry collections, what are some "how-to" books that you can suggest?
Asked by misspolonium - Fri Jun 25 09:02:02 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 'A Poet's Guide to Poetry' by Mary Kinzie... accept no substitutes.
Answered by Soulful Blues - Fri Jun 25 09:05:54 2010

How can I start a Poetry Club in my school?
Q. 1.) How do I, a guy, convince people that poetry is perfectly awesome. 2.) What can I use to convince people to join (as in a competition)? 3.) Outside of coordinating entry into competition, what else could we do? Would discussion be that appealing to other people? Thanks! I mean is there a notable poetry contest for high school students?
Asked by Fyrebyrd - Sat Mar 1 20:55:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would go to an English teacher, and get their thoughts. Bring the idea up to friends you trust, so you have encouragement along the way. After you have some good ideas and a plan, present it to the principal.
Answered by ireland - Sat Mar 1 21:14:38 2008

What is the difference between poetry and prose?
Q. I was just listening to a video about the department of education ramping up the learning standards for schools. They said that by 4th grade children should know the difference between poetry and prose. Well, I'm in the 9th grade and I have never even heard of prose. Can you tell me what it is please?
Asked by David - Wed Mar 10 19:28:32 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Prose is the most typical form of language. The English word 'prose' is derived from the Latin pr sa, which literally translates as 'straight-forward.' Prose lacks the more formal structure of a poem, in the guise of either a meter or rhyme, but instead comprises full sentences, which then constitute paragraphs
Answered by dave a - Wed Mar 10 19:30:58 2010

What are some really good poetry blogs or websites to post journal entries?
Q. Are there any good poetry sites that you know of so that I can have an account that has lots of space to type out stories/poems on? Or do you know of any writing sites at all that I could post blogs on, sort of like having a whole website to myself?
Asked by Madeline likes Poetry - Wed Jan 9 20:08:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments

A. try this one:
Answered by ari - Thu Jan 10 13:27:43 2008

What is the difference between Romantic and Victorian Poetry?
Q. What themes are present in Romantic and Victorian Poetry? What makes the types of poetry similar and/or different?
Asked by ladyandivan - Mon Apr 20 20:26:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I'm not an expert, but I think Romantic poetry is characterised by recurring themes of the beauty of nature. I think other themes dominated the Victorian era.
Answered by Ekendil - Mon Apr 20 20:35:00 2009

How do I get my poetry finally noticed?
Q. I have had several of my poems published in books but that doesn't seem to be enough. How do I get my poetry REALLY noticed?
Asked by MrsBernal - Mon Feb 25 09:07:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The world is full of rejection and you have to live with it. Continue writing your poetry, I'm sure its beautiful. Don't write if its only to be noticed. Write because you love it, write what you feel, see, and experience. Make sure your poetry represents your thoughts and feelings. You should definitely continue publishing your work, it may take awhile but your poetry will be noticed and appreciated. All great artists struggle. And no matter how hard it seems Never sell out, because then your poetry wont be a part of you. Maybe you should enter a poetry contest - just a thought.
Answered by Aural Thanes - Mon Feb 25 22:07:44 2008

What is a comfortable way to start writing poetry?
Q. I really like poetry, and have been reading and reciting it over the past six months. I've tried to write out some lines, but how been hindered by the fear of how personal poetry can be. I'd like to try to publish some poems someday, would just like to hear any suggestions on how to start writing it.
Asked by Matt - Thu Apr 22 16:21:40 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would make a big list of all the things you want to write about, or better yet, titles! If you're worried about meter and form and all that, then get some books or read online. Just write anything because you won't improve if you're using all your time thinking about how to start.
Answered by Kirby <( '.')^ - Thu Apr 22 16:44:28 2010

Is there any poetry on the net from the 1940s during the Riots in India between the Hindus and Muslims?
Q. I would like to discuss one of the poems for my poetry class. Please leave links to the direct poem or poetry.
Asked by steve R - Wed Oct 29 12:52:34 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You could try for poetry about Gandhi. It might be a good starting place.
Answered by Free Stuff in 2012 - Wed Oct 29 12:56:41 2008

Do you think that emo poetry could be entered in a poetry contest?
Q. I've gotten this letter from a college for a poetry contest, I love writing poetry but its usually emo poetry, do you think this would be acceptable in a poetry contest? Also do you think that free form poetry would be accepted?
Asked by Melissa - Fri Oct 2 13:50:21 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What does it matter? Art is art, poetry is poetry. Unless you wrote about two emo lovers who ate eachother limb from limb, I think whatever kind of poetry you got is definitely acceptable. :]
Answered by The World Is Ugly - Sat Oct 3 13:56:12 2009

How many poems should an average poetry book have?
Q. So i am thinking about publishing my poetry and i want to know how many poems i should publish, i've written 110 so far. Can anyone help me?
Asked by Angie - Tue Jun 1 22:24:05 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As a fellow poet wanting to do the same thing you're doing, I'd suggest you start with a book of 50 (of your best possible poems) as an experiment. If the initial book becomes popular or sells well, aim for 100. But remember, if you want a book professionally made, make sure your work is 100% of quality. Most importantly write it because you love the art not because of the income it can bring.
Answered by Armando - Tue Jun 1 22:47:57 2010

Do you write poetry primarily for yourself or others?
Q. I ask this question, because in my own case, I mainly write humorous poetry and I honestly believe that I write mainly for others to enjoy and not just for myself. If others do not read my poems and find them funny there seems little point to them. I do enjoy writing them and obviously I am using my own experience and sense of humour. I think it may be different with serious poetry as writers are maybe writing as they need to express an emotion in writing. I just think it might be interesting to see what the response is to this question.
Asked by Yvonne N - Thu Sep 24 07:50:46 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think you are dead right,Yvonne; comic poetry needs an audience while serious poetry can often be written just as a release.
Answered by Tony h - Thu Sep 24 09:52:15 2009

What are some examples of famous poetry with meter and rhyme?
Q. I'm in high school, and I have the worst English teacher in the building. He asked us to make a poetry album, and at least one of those poems needs to be a famous poem with meter and rhyme. One problem: he never taught us what meter was. Please help!
Asked by Hollywood-baby-18 - Fri Feb 6 06:43:24 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Meter The arrangement of a line of poetry by the number of syllables and the rhythm of accented (or stressed) syllables. Types of Meter Tetrameter Lo, thus I triumph like a king, Content with that my mind doth bring. (Edward Dyer, "My Mind to Me A Kingdom Is") 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe. (Lewis Carroll, "Jabberwocky") Pentameter To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. (Alfred Tennyson, "Ulysses") Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? (William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18)
Answered by Will H - Fri Feb 6 07:13:19 2009

Looking for that great poetry site where I can grow as a writer?
Q. If anyone knows of a really good poetry site where I can submit poetry and also participate in critique circles...I would like to know the name of the site. Thanks for any suggestions.
Asked by woman's stride - Wed Jan 31 16:08:02 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. www.ThePoetSanctuary.com It has members from all over the world. It's quite a friendly site, where you can post your poems, prose, and short stories, and get reviews. You get to review others' work too. And you're guaranteed 3 replies ;) There's a lot more to TPS. Games, poetry competitions, general discussions, philosophical debates, even a spot for artists. :) You'll love it.
Answered by mey - Tue Feb 6 13:31:56 2007

What is a good poetry anthology published in the last 10 years?
Q. I am taking a creative writing class, and I need a completely poetry anthology published in the last 10 years. I would prefer it be by one poet. Also, I really really do not like contemporary poetry, so does anyone know a good recent anthology with a more classical feel??
Asked by Baby C - Thu Jan 22 23:04:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Harbrace Anthology of Poetry. Fourth edition. Ed. Stott, Jones, and Bowers. 2006. It's not by one poet, but it is a very comprehensive look at English poetry. It has just about everything from everywhere at every point of time, which is great because you can get to know and love a lot of poetry you might not have expected to, just by flipping through. From the oldies like Shakespeare, William Blake and Shelley; to William Carlos Williams, E.E. Cummings and Sylvia Plath; to the very modern Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaajte and Louise Bernice Halfe; it has everything.
Answered by Ashleigh - Thu Jan 22 23:50:06 2009

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