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The Art of Writing Poetry

This series takes a look at the process of writing poetry, techniques that poets use, ways to get started, tips and tricks, and anything else associated with the writing life.

• Miles To Go Before I Sleep  
  by Jough Dempsey - 13 February 2002
  An informal introduction to The Art of Writing Poetry series.

• What The Hell Is Poetry?  
  by Jough Dempsey - 21 February 2002
  New to poetry? This article gives a very brief and utterly incomplete introduction to what it is that makes something a poem.

• How Hard Could It Be?  
  by Jough Dempsey - 24 March 2002
  Part One: An examination of the process of writing poetry, some words of warning, and ideas about how to get started.

• Not With A Bang, But A Whimper  
  by Jough Dempsey - 14 April 2002
  Part Two: Some things to keep in mind while writing a poem, practical tips, the "shape" of a poem,

• Not As I Do  
  by Jough Dempsey - 30 June 2002
  Part Three: Some quick "do's" and "don'ts," avoiding cliché, and how to keep your poems effective without being cheesy.

• Voices In My Head  
  by Jough Dempsey - March 2003
  Part Four: "The Internal Censor," more tips and tricks, and some questions to ask yourself as you write and revise.