I wrote some notes on the video :P Writing every day can became stale and repetitive. It is essential to enjoy the time you are writing. Disclaimer: Anything creative is subjective, therefore what works for one person may not work for another. Find what works for YOU personally; experiment with it. 1. Never Overthink your First Draft - before your write the words, there are certain things you need to be thinking about. - for example, “What is my subject going to be?”, “Do I want to write in a specific form?”, “Is there a certain meter/rhythm I want to work in?” - Once these things are decided, just start writing, don’t overthink, let the words write themselves. 2. Writing in a Meter/rhythm - Most memorable/catchy songs and poems have a very clear rhythm to them. Think of the types of poems and songs you know off by heart, that get stuck in your head. - Meter is effective even in free-form poems. It is not essential, but it can transform a poem from a clump of sentences to a poetic masterpiece. 3. Rhyme - Even in a free form poem or another type of poem that does not usually incorporate rhyming, rhyming is a great tool to use when you are stuck on a poem. Sometimes just going onto Rhymezone.com, or even just looking at a thesaurus, is a great way to remind your brain of other words that exist, and it can really light up a poem. Hope this is helpful :P
It sounds like you reached what is called a "hard point" in your writing. Keep writing throughout this crisis and be kind to your self, a crisis means an inner shift. A chance to grow.
(rose left) Okay, I will admit that I am only learning at the ripe, old age of 53. Tell me, Adam, when you talk about 'meter' and the te DUm (as in a foot), does that mean all of your lines should have an equal number of syllables?
I'm not Adam, but as someone who took Literature in highschool, I think 'meter' refers to having an intentional rhythm or pattern that you use within your lines. This can mean making each line have the same number of syllables, such as 7,7,7,7, but it can also mean creating a contrasting pattern, such as 7, 5, 7, 5. Also, an effective meter can be achieved without even using syllable numbers. A general rule of thumb I like to use, is that if you are able to comfortably speak the lines of your poem on a steady beat, the poem has a clear meter. The below example is an example of a poem with a meter that does not necessarily have the same syllables on each line. (all the capital letters in the poem below represent a down beat, which is the part of a sentence/word that is accentuated when you say them outloud, if that makes sense) If you need any clarification on what I mean, feel free to ask. she's DAncing at the PArty LIke nobody's WAtching, BUt she's KINda HOping THAT they SEE. GLANcing out the CORner OF her EYE to their TABLe, each one OF her SPINS are DESperate, SILent PLEAS Hope this makes sense?
I wrote some notes on the video :P
Writing every day can became stale and repetitive. It is essential to enjoy the time you are writing.
Disclaimer: Anything creative is subjective, therefore what works for one person may not work for another. Find what works for YOU personally; experiment with it.
1. Never Overthink your First Draft
- before your write the words, there are certain things you need to be thinking about.
- for example, “What is my subject going to be?”, “Do I want to write in a specific form?”, “Is there a certain meter/rhythm I want to work in?”
- Once these things are decided, just start writing, don’t overthink, let the words write themselves.
2. Writing in a Meter/rhythm
- Most memorable/catchy songs and poems have a very clear rhythm to them. Think of the types of poems and songs you know off by heart, that get stuck in your head.
- Meter is effective even in free-form poems. It is not essential, but it can transform a poem from a clump of sentences to a poetic masterpiece.
3. Rhyme
- Even in a free form poem or another type of poem that does not usually incorporate rhyming, rhyming is a great tool to use when you are stuck on a poem. Sometimes just going onto Rhymezone.com, or even just looking at a thesaurus, is a great way to remind your brain of other words that exist, and it can really light up a poem.
Hope this is helpful :P
Loved it its was great to see an example of how to switch up a poem. More of these example please
I wish your channel were bigger so that you can introduce more people to the world of poetry
Thank you Liam! Maybe one day!
Love watching your videos and writing tips Adam. 🌷💓🌷
Love your channel!
I missed this video. Great stuff, Adam.
And always keep your notepad and pen handy. Write down ANYTHING that plants a seed.
Thanks for this video. I know I'm years late. I've going through a deeply difficult crisis with writing. Trying to keep going.
It sounds like you reached what is called a "hard point" in your writing. Keep writing throughout this crisis and be kind to your self, a crisis means an inner shift. A chance to grow.
@@redsol3629 Thanks for the comment, I truly appreciate it.
(rose left) Okay, I will admit that I am only learning at the ripe, old age of 53. Tell me, Adam, when you talk about 'meter' and the te DUm (as in a foot), does that mean all of your lines should have an equal number of syllables?
I'm not Adam, but as someone who took Literature in highschool, I think 'meter' refers to having an intentional rhythm or pattern that you use within your lines. This can mean making each line have the same number of syllables, such as 7,7,7,7,
but it can also mean creating a contrasting pattern, such as 7, 5, 7, 5.
Also, an effective meter can be achieved without even using syllable numbers. A general rule of thumb I like to use, is that if you are able to comfortably speak the lines of your poem on a steady beat, the poem has a clear meter. The below example is an example of a poem with a meter that does not necessarily have the same syllables on each line. (all the capital letters in the poem below represent a down beat, which is the part of a sentence/word that is accentuated when you say them outloud, if that makes sense)
If you need any clarification on what I mean, feel free to ask.
she's DAncing at the PArty
LIke nobody's WAtching,
BUt she's KINda HOping THAT they SEE.
GLANcing out the CORner OF her EYE to their TABLe,
each one OF her SPINS are DESperate, SILent PLEAS
Hope this makes sense?
What typewriter do you have?
Adam Gary
you look like a young nick cage if he was, well, a poet
He’s a cutie, for sure.
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Why do you put Alice in the poem, when your name is Alex?
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There are times when I despise life and yet the pen still moves but the poetry is not good. I am glad nobody will ever see those poems.
That comment sounds like the beginning of a great poem. Keep it up!
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