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 |  Posted: 04/04/12 11:38 AM ET  |  Updated: 04/04/12 11:38 AM ET

Writer Wednesday: Tips On How To Make Your Poetry Stand Out

From Writer's Relief:

When submitting your poetry to journals or collections, keep in mind that you’re just one of hundreds of poets submitting to the same place. So the question is: How can you make sure that your poems make an impression? Fear not, your pals at Writer’s Relief are here to help and celebrate poetry month with some tips!

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You know the saying "Less is more"? That often applies to poetry. It's the art of taking something big--a feeling, an emotion, an inspiration--and condensing it into carefully chosen words and pinpoint descriptions. The tighter and more precise your word choices, the more powerful each word will be.
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From Writer's Relief: When submitting your poetry to journals or collections, keep in mind that you’re just one of hundreds of poets submitting to the same place. So the question is: How can you ...
From Writer's Relief: When submitting your poetry to journals or collections, keep in mind that you’re just one of hundreds of poets submitting to the same place. So the question is: How can you ...
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