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On writing poetry Alice Major_edited_edi

On writing poetry

by Alice Major

Tune, rhyme, and translation symmetry

Think of rhyme as a 'shape' rather than an exact repetition of sounds. More.

Who's talking

Thoughts on how to structure a poetry manuscript. More.

Or what's a footnote for?

How do you give necessary context for your poem? Especially if you're engaging with unfamiliar subject matter like science (or even pop culture). More.

The same and not the same: being an original poet

Poets get caught up in pursuing, not the dream, but the nightmare of originality. More.

Scansion and science

Does it matter if a poet gets the facts wrong? An essay on poetry and truth. More.

On translating poetry - Shell of Moon and Sun

What are we juggling when we translate poems from one language to another? Here's one experience - translating the poetry of Mizuzu Kanelco, from Japanese to English. More.

Genre and the pick-up truck

So what is the difference between poetry and prose? More.

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