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 Poetry: March 03, 2010 Issue [#3592] |
  Poetry This issue's editor: redridinghoo More Newsletters By This Editor   1. About this Newsletter 2. A Word from our Sponsor 3. Letter from the Editor 4. Editor's Picks 5. A Word from Writing.Com 6. Ask & Answer 7. Removal instructions  "Every poem can be considered in two ways--as what the poet has to say, and as a thing which he makes..." C. S. Lewis ” Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. ” T. S. Eliot    Preparing for National Poetry Month National Poetry Month is in April. So, why am I talking about that right now? Well, I’ve been preparing for it since January. Two important parts of this national poetry celebration are poetry contests and poetry readings. Contests Contests are the biggest reason I start getting ready for National Poetry Month so early. Many celebrations center on poetry contests, with April poetry readings of contest winners and entrants the culmination of those celebrations. Contests take time to judge, so deadlines for these can be as early as January (though not many). Today I mailed out another entry, and plan on sending out at least one more before April. Readings Whether they host a contest or not, many places in your area will celebrate the month with poetry readings. If you are too nervous to read your own work, you could choose to read the work of your favorite poet instead. Oh poetry party, where art thou? If you are looking for contests or readings, I’d suggest beginning locally. See what your local county arts councils, museums, art galleries, libraries, community colleges, community centers, and writing clubs are doing. You might be ready to spread your wings and try contests that are out of your area. If that’s the case try your own and other state poetry societies. Here is a link to get you started in this quest: http://www.nfsps.com/ (click on “state links”) No matter if you enter a contest and lose, enter a contest and win, read your own work or read the work of others, have fun with poetry in April--and then share with me (and the rest of the poetry newsletter) what you did to praise poetry and we will commiserate, celebrate, exhilarate, and acclamate with you.  
Theme: Some great reads and site poetry contests to inspire you.
"Condensation In Venice"
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form  Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter! http://www.Writing.Com/main/newsletters.php?action=nli_form Don't forget to support our sponsor! InstantPublisher.Com: Self publishing made easy and affordable. All file types accepted with many options. Starting at $100 for 25 copies in 7-10 days! Visit us today!  Have a question, answer, problem, solution, tip, trick, cheer, jeer, or extra million lying around? If so, send it through the feedback section at the bottom of this newsletter OR click the little envelope next to my name redridinghoo and send it through email. Comments on last month's newsletter: Comment by biddle.connie: I always eagerly await this newsletter because I love poetry but know so little about it. I'm never disappointed, thank you. You are quite welcome--it is my pleasure, because I also love poetry.  On behalf of the Poetry Newsletter editors, thank you for letting us know!Comment by armorbearer: As to the "How" in writing poetry - more often than not, the subject finds me. I sit with fingers on keyboard keys and see what comes. Sometimes my "subject" remains obscure until far into the piece or is revealed with the very first word. Seldom do I pick a subject first. Maybe its just me. As to the "How" in writing poetry - more often than not, the subject finds me. I sit with fingers on keyboard keys and see what comes. Sometimes my "subject" remains obscure until far into the piece or is revealed with the very first word. Seldom do I pick a subject first. Maybe its just me. I've been there before. Images and words roll around in my brain, like fog, until they become sharper and in focus enough to put on paper. Comment by: franksimon: Hello Red, Catharsis! (had to look it up because it sounded like something else) That's what you call it! I just say emotions but that word sounds much better. Now I'll sound more keen and cool, well in my own mind anyway. Haha Thank you for expressing on paper what has been trying to be a contained thought in my head. You rock Red Writing Hood! Peace, Frank You are welcome! Thank you for making my day. *Dusts off her AC~DC and Metallica albums* Red likes to rock   Comment by: bediane1954: I love your newsletter. I've attached a poem inspired by a website I found about a town not far from where I live that exists no more. I am writing a book about a town that disappears. Diane Item: "Melody at Night" [E]Thank you so much for saying so  Thank you also for sharing your poem.Comment by: copenator: Thank you so much for hosting this newsletter. I found some excellent pieces and I also doled out an awardicon for one that I found, highlighted above. Thanks again and looking forward to the next poetry newsletter to find more awesome entries suitable of being recognized. Copenator out! Item: "Shadows In The Mist" [E]Thank you for the compliment and thank you for recognizing work I've featured in the newsletter. I'm sure the author was honored. Many items featured this time were award winners already, since we talked about poetry contests in this edition. To stop receiving this newsletter, go into your account and remove the check from the box beside the specific topic. Be sure to click "Complete Edit" or it will not save your changes. |
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