A practical guide to writing poetry
World Service,Β·9 episodes
Leading poets and teachers give first hand advice and suggest writing exercises
Ideas for poems can start with a memory or ordinary experiences
A list poem is made up of many different things strung together
The power of metaphor, comparing one thing to another
The importance of using details in your poems
Do you ever get tired of the sound of your own voice?
Chiming rhymes can help you understand the sentiment of a poem
How do you know when a poem is finished?
Ideas on how you can continue to write by yourself
