06-13-2015, 04:21 AM
Hi, qc, what he said. 
Try reading the threads here in Mild or Serious that have edits. I've learned a lot from reading other peoples critiques, they point out strong and weak spots, then seeing how the poem changes. Personally, I go through some pretty bad edits trying to use the good advise I get, but the trick, for me, is not being afraid to make mistakes. Try things out, in writing and critiquing. Your comment might be off, but then you'll learn something from the response.
The practice threads are great too, the explanations are clear and it's fun to try to say whay you want to say in a formula, eventually it becomes easier.
There are some really fine poets that post here, plenty of reading material and an inside view of the process.
Try reading the threads here in Mild or Serious that have edits. I've learned a lot from reading other peoples critiques, they point out strong and weak spots, then seeing how the poem changes. Personally, I go through some pretty bad edits trying to use the good advise I get, but the trick, for me, is not being afraid to make mistakes. Try things out, in writing and critiquing. Your comment might be off, but then you'll learn something from the response.The practice threads are great too, the explanations are clear and it's fun to try to say whay you want to say in a formula, eventually it becomes easier.
There are some really fine poets that post here, plenty of reading material and an inside view of the process.
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