Episode 69: [BOOK CLUB] Reading Amanda Gorman's Poetry to Improve Your Craft

There's so much to learn from poetry for improving your writing.This episode digs into the playfulness of language, but also the possibilities of repurposing writing to create new meaning.Have you thought about the last time you picked up a book of poetry?We know some of you write poetry.Whether you write poetry, or not, there's a lot to learn from exploring another genre.One of the interesting poetry styles used by Amanda Gorman is erasure, or blackout, poetry from her research of historical documents.Are you ready to learn more?Get ready for an opportunity to strengthen your writing when you watch today!​Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write your truth, to shape the chaos of real life into something meaningful and to share your journey with the world, you're in the right place. We're your hosts, Elizabeth and Stephanie, writers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who believe in you and know how important it is to find a writing community to guide you on your path to self-publishing. You’re invited to connect with us by joining our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week. Whether you’re working on a memoir, a novel, or journaling for yourself, this is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   Join our Embodied Writing Experience where you’ll get a writer’s retreat directly to your inbox each week. This is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and write with embodied intention.   If you missed this year's Memoir Summit, we recorded it! You can purchase the replays and get instant access to over 4 hours of memoir-specific content from Elizabeth and our amazing panelists of published memoir authors, indie presses, editors, and industry professionals!Work 1:1 with Memoir Coach Elizabeth Wilson. Book a session here.If you prefer to watch our conversations, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.You can find us on Instagram.