How to Write a Poem That Fits You
Write about recent events., Consider over-exaggeration., Write what you are about., Always brainstorm., Try different rhymes., When you are ready, use a pencil to write first., Use a computer to write your poem., Edit., Revise., After you are done...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Write about recent events.
Anything happen recently? Went to the zoo? Saw your friend at a supermarket when you looked gross? Encountered a smelly hobo? All of those are great ways to start a poem! You're writing about your own experiences; that way, it makes it come naturally into your style! -
Step 2: Consider over-exaggeration.
It's okay to over-exaggerate! It makes it more exciting and silly, and lots of times more serious.
If you just like a girl, you're most likely not going to simply say, "She was quite pretty." You're gonna say, "She's beautiful!" Don't go overboard, though.
It may seem you're coming on a bit strong, depending on the topic of your poem. , Never write about something that doesn't go with what you're about.
If you like girly stuff and pink, then stick with it! Write as if you're speaking. , Write down a list of things you can write a poem about. , The poem doesn't even have to rhyme.
It can be an acrostic poem. , When you're done, write the poem in pen.
After that, if you want, you can draw fancy pictures that come along with the poem. , Microsoft Word has many fancy fonts, borders, and clip art that you can always use if you have. , Look for spelling errors, capitalization errors, grammatical errors, and any potential errors you can think of. , Think.
Think.
Think.
Ask yourself these questions:
What more can you add to the poem? What else does it need to be successful? Can I delete some content to make my poem better? What other questions can I ask myself? Can I answer any more questions? ,, Search online to publish your poem. , Tape it to the wall, put it in a frame.
Be creative! , Write.
Write.
Write.
Write! Do whatever you want! You can even make it as your job! Enjoy what you want to do! -
Step 3: Write what you are about.
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Step 4: Always brainstorm.
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Step 5: Try different rhymes.
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Step 6: When you are ready
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Step 7: use a pencil to write first.
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Step 8: Use a computer to write your poem.
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Step 9: Revise.
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Step 10: After you are done
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Step 11: you can print it
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Step 12: or write it again for more neatness.
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Step 13: Publish.
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Step 14: You can keep your poem to yourself and just admire it.
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Step 15: Make poetry as your hobby!
Detailed Guide
Anything happen recently? Went to the zoo? Saw your friend at a supermarket when you looked gross? Encountered a smelly hobo? All of those are great ways to start a poem! You're writing about your own experiences; that way, it makes it come naturally into your style!
It's okay to over-exaggerate! It makes it more exciting and silly, and lots of times more serious.
If you just like a girl, you're most likely not going to simply say, "She was quite pretty." You're gonna say, "She's beautiful!" Don't go overboard, though.
It may seem you're coming on a bit strong, depending on the topic of your poem. , Never write about something that doesn't go with what you're about.
If you like girly stuff and pink, then stick with it! Write as if you're speaking. , Write down a list of things you can write a poem about. , The poem doesn't even have to rhyme.
It can be an acrostic poem. , When you're done, write the poem in pen.
After that, if you want, you can draw fancy pictures that come along with the poem. , Microsoft Word has many fancy fonts, borders, and clip art that you can always use if you have. , Look for spelling errors, capitalization errors, grammatical errors, and any potential errors you can think of. , Think.
Think.
Think.
Ask yourself these questions:
What more can you add to the poem? What else does it need to be successful? Can I delete some content to make my poem better? What other questions can I ask myself? Can I answer any more questions? ,, Search online to publish your poem. , Tape it to the wall, put it in a frame.
Be creative! , Write.
Write.
Write.
Write! Do whatever you want! You can even make it as your job! Enjoy what you want to do!
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