Essays

An examination of the history, form and use of the Canto; a principle form of division in long poetry with a musical past.

A detailed explanation of critique groups, their process, and what to expect.

A look at why you should use more than hair to describe characters and what to do instead.

An examination of the history, form and use of the Elegy; a form of reflective poetry, often used to mourn the dead.

An article discussing the pros and cons of memorising poetry for performance.

What is ghostwriting and is it right for you?

An examination of the history, form and use of the Rondeau; a form of French lyrical poetry.

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The technique of using music to identify the speech and thought rhythms of characters.

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A discussion of whether romantic tension between characters is a necessity.

An examination of the history, form and use of concrete poetry; a graphic twist on written poetry.