Four things poets can learn from George Carlin
George Carlin released his first comedy album in 1967. For forty years he has addressed topics that on their surface…
Writings by John Hewitt
George Carlin released his first comedy album in 1967. For forty years he has addressed topics that on their surface…
Every horrible subject you can imagine has already been written about. There’s some brutal, brutal stuff out there. Writing about…
Poetic Voice As you can see from the previous topics, there are many poetic styles to choose from. We have…
Don’t treat poetry like prose One of the key differences between poetry and prose is exposition. The nature of prose…
One of the most severe problems poets face is perfectionism. Too many poets and aspiring poets feel they have to…
Get in Line The first and most recognizable difference between poetry and prose is the line. Poetry is written with…
About Forms When I decided to write this series, I gave some thought to just how much time I wanted…
A simple form A sugar skull bell from Ben’s Bells, sporting their slogan. “Be Kind” There are many types of…
On the Move Poetry, unlike prose, is not reliant on plot. While it is possible to create a poem with…
Personal Therapy Poetry can be excellent therapy. It allows you to process the events in your life, both good and…