When writing a personal history, many prefer to write Memoirs. While this is the case, there are others like Walt Whitman whom prefer to tell the tale in a Free Verse Autobiography. For example, Walt worked on "Songs of Myself, " then edited and revised the material over time. After which, it was finalized and published in the well known publication "Leaves of Grass."
While there are a number of poets posting haikus and short poems on Facebook, poets like Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton and John Lowell often wrote from a rather dark and dreary perspective. Whereas, the Beat poets such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac often wrote in a more mystical style about drugs, life, love, sex, rejection and life on the road.
While Whitman was well known in the 1800s, these other poets were from a more recent generation. At the same time, poetry today rarely reflects the genius of any of these past poets. For, most were writing from life experiences, whether that may have been about living life, or facing death.
A great deal is owed to Walt Whitman as the writer was the first to actually pay for design and typesetting with regards to a poetry book and collection. Whereas, the author was also the first to include the ideology of self-realization and evolution into the poetry genre. In addition, it was Whitman whom first used the portrait on the back or inside cover so that others could become familiar the artist casual and often rebellious attitude.
Generally, those working in free verse will want to share the piece at a poetry festival or reading. Whereas, those whom put more theatrics into a piece may want to enter a local slam as there are often cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place poems.
When attending a open-mic or featured reading, individuals will most likely experience a number of different styles. These can range from free verse and rhyme to sonnets. As such, while rhyme is not as popular as once in the past, those whom can write in a creative and entertaining way can still pull off reading a poem that rhymes.
By listening to other poets, or taking a workshop, there is a great deal writers can learn about various writing styles. In most cases, the current issue of Writer's Market can provide the type of publication which is most likely to accept various styles when it comes to poetry and prose. While some publishers require a cover letter and query, others provide submission forms on an associated website.
Free verse is often thought to be more prose than poetry. While this is the case, it can be a delightful way to reflect life experience rather than writing a memoir. For those whom are creative, including different styles of poetry within the context of the autobiography can often be entertaining, enlightening and leave readers engaged with a desire to more about the writer.
While there are a number of poets posting haikus and short poems on Facebook, poets like Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton and John Lowell often wrote from a rather dark and dreary perspective. Whereas, the Beat poets such as Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac often wrote in a more mystical style about drugs, life, love, sex, rejection and life on the road.
While Whitman was well known in the 1800s, these other poets were from a more recent generation. At the same time, poetry today rarely reflects the genius of any of these past poets. For, most were writing from life experiences, whether that may have been about living life, or facing death.
A great deal is owed to Walt Whitman as the writer was the first to actually pay for design and typesetting with regards to a poetry book and collection. Whereas, the author was also the first to include the ideology of self-realization and evolution into the poetry genre. In addition, it was Whitman whom first used the portrait on the back or inside cover so that others could become familiar the artist casual and often rebellious attitude.
Generally, those working in free verse will want to share the piece at a poetry festival or reading. Whereas, those whom put more theatrics into a piece may want to enter a local slam as there are often cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place poems.
When attending a open-mic or featured reading, individuals will most likely experience a number of different styles. These can range from free verse and rhyme to sonnets. As such, while rhyme is not as popular as once in the past, those whom can write in a creative and entertaining way can still pull off reading a poem that rhymes.
By listening to other poets, or taking a workshop, there is a great deal writers can learn about various writing styles. In most cases, the current issue of Writer's Market can provide the type of publication which is most likely to accept various styles when it comes to poetry and prose. While some publishers require a cover letter and query, others provide submission forms on an associated website.
Free verse is often thought to be more prose than poetry. While this is the case, it can be a delightful way to reflect life experience rather than writing a memoir. For those whom are creative, including different styles of poetry within the context of the autobiography can often be entertaining, enlightening and leave readers engaged with a desire to more about the writer.
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