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Poetry: May 11, 2016 Issue [#7633]

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 This week: Challenge Yourself
  Edited by: Red Writing Hood <3 Author IconMail Icon
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3. Letter from the Editor
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About This Newsletter



"Poetry is the step beyond, which we were about to take, but were not certain of the way."

Carleton Noyes


"You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you."

Joseph Joubert (1754-1824)




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Challenge Yourself



When I first registered at Writing.com I felt this urge to write and I finally found the perfect place to play. Once I dipped my toes, er pen, in and shared my work, I started exploring and seeing what I could use to perfect my poetry practice. My favorite way was to utilize the challenge of contests. Not just here and there, like I had done at the beginning, but I went gangbusters and entered as many contests as I could. I added a bunch of new items in that time, and learned a lot more about poetry.

Today I want to share some poetry challenges, and challenge you to accept one or more of them.


Challenge of Contests


So what makes contests any different than poetry prompts? The contest deadline creates, well, a deadline for completing your poem. No partial work waiting for legs and arms, but a fully created and polished piece finished and waiting for review.

Here are some of my favorite recurring contests at WDC:
"The Writer's Cramp" Open in new Window. [13+]
Stormy Lady has a monthly contest in the Poetry Newsletter: "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" Open in new Window. [ASR]
WDC has some official contests, many which are for poetry: "Official WDC Contests" Open in new Window. [E]
"Invalid Item" Open in new Window.
And finally one just for newbies: "Newbies ONLY Short Story & Poem Contest" Open in new Window. [13+]


30 Day Challenges


http://shewrites30days.blogspot.com/
A few different challenges on this blog, 30 day is included: http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/poetic-asides
http://heckyeahtumblrchallenges.tumblr.com/post/7749383257/30-day-poetry-challen...
http://www.pw.org/content/poetry_challenge


Random Read Challenge


Use the random review tool and get inspired!
1) First read and review the piece.
2) Find something in the poem or about the poem to write about, or
3) Write a companion piece.


Other Challenges


At WDC:
"Para/Poem Challenge "Open"" Open in new Window. [13+]
"a very Wodehouse challenge" Open in new Window. [E]

In cyberspace:
A few different challenges on this blog. (Same link as above. Here to highlight the other poetry challenges listed): http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/poetic-asides


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Editor's Picks



Theme: A variety of poetry to enjoy, some challenge related and some are not.


Knotted Wire Open in new Window. [13+]
A reaction to being cut loose from Ter's 21 Days of Poetry challenge.
by Fyn-elf Author Icon

 Describing Women Open in new Window. [E]
Describing a woman without saying, "she, her, woman, female, girl."
by W.D.Wilcox Author Icon

 I Don't Do Poetry Open in new Window. [E]
I didn't think I liked poetry, until I tried writing it..
by Galyx Author Icon

 Describing a Woman Open in new Window. [E]
A pretty winner of a local contest
by Funky Scribbles Author Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

This is anti-slam poetry (another great contest), so if you like it you rate it a 1-star:
 Invalid Item Open in new Window. []

by A Guest Visitor

Follow the Stars Open in new Window. [E]
A poem about a goat who is a bit of a diva... for a WDC Poetry RAW mini challenge.
by Kitti the Red-Nosed Feline Author Icon


 
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Have a question, answer, problem, solution, tip, trick, cheer, jeer, or extra million lying around?

If so, send it through the feedback section at the bottom of this newsletter OR click the little envelope next to my name Red Writing Hood <3 Author IconMail Icon and send it through email.


Comments on last month's newsletter:

From: Choconuts Roasting Author Icon
Regarding:"Married in New York" Open in new Window. [E]
Comment: I wrote this poem as a Butterfly Form poem, after reading your newsletter dated April 13th: "Married in New York" . It's my first attempt and, whilst small, took a lot of brain power! It was good fun, though.

I'm so happy you were inspired to write it. I enjoyed it when I read it. Write on!


From: Monty Author Icon
Comment: Thank you for another fine news letter Red.

Thank you, Monty!


From: thebusman
Comment: I like to thank the editor for picking two of my poems for this newsletter. Cathy&Ray Smile

It doesn't happen often, but I like to share good poetry, and it helps if it follows the theme I'm working on. Write on!



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