Poetry is among the most aesthetic and ambiguous forms of literature. Its unique style and structure contributed to its captivating ability. There are many who fell in love with the art of poetry. Thus, these people either read lots of books under this genre or write multiple works expressing their thoughts and feelings. If you are one of the latter, then you should know that poetry is complicated. But, its complexities made it more captivating.
There are many things to consider in making poems, let alone making an anthology. That said, here are some of the tips that you should consider to write and create a touching poetry book.
Get inspired
Inspiration is essential not just in making poems but also in creating other forms of literature. You can observe how many renowned poets have their own reasons, ideas, and emotions that drive them to write the next bestselling poetry book. Therefore, increase your inspiration levels by looking for the best and simplest ways to be inspired. You can spend time with the people you love, read books from your reading list, revisit your childhood home, reclaim your passion, listen to others’ stories, and spend time with yourself. There are surely many options and methods; all you need to do is to pick those that can bring you closer to your goals.
Write your poems
The main star of your work is your collection of poems. So, start your writing journey as soon as your creativity and inspiration flow. You can write about anything that interests you, bothers your mind, pains your heart, makes you stronger, and among others. However, you have to determine the main components of your poems, such as the persona, diction, theme, meter, style, etc. In that way, you will know how to fit each idea and build imagery to every poem while establishing a clear poetic voice. The last and most crucial thing to remember is to enjoy the lengthy writing process.
Choose the best ones
To come up with the best anthology, you have to pick the best ones from your work. You may have written several poems that you think are worthy of being in your book. However, you should consider those that reflect your goals and purpose. You can refer to the successfully published poetry books, like the book about facets of life by Teresa Dye. From that, you can see how those published poets organize their works. Observe how every poem connects or is similar to one another so you can have a guide on how to organize your upcoming poetry book.
Come up with a motif
The theme of your work is as important as its content. It reflects on the whole book, from cover to poems, and is among the factors that entice the target readers. So, it is essential to come up with a motif that can match your chosen poems and can be conveyed in the whole collection. This means that the moment a reader picks up your work, they already can get a hint on what your book is all about. Moreover, the motif will enable the readers to get a better grasp of the narrative, imagery, and symbols found between the pages of your poetry book.
For example, in the book All the Wild Wonders: Poems of our Earth by Wendy Cooling, you can already assume from the title and the cover that its central message revolves around nature. Hence, you also expect that the poems could be about celebrating Mother Nature, valuing the Earth, and more.
Revise until perfection
As a writer, revisions are normal. Although it gives you an extra load of tasks, it will guarantee you flawless and more enticing work. Make sure to check your output from top to bottom and see what needs to be improved or deleted. There are many unnecessary things that you often inflicted in your writing without actually intending to. It could be because of the momentum or familiarity. Thus, take a step back and reevaluate your work with objective eyes. This process can go over and over until you achieve your goals. You must trust the process and allow changes.
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