To Write Better Poetry, Write Better Verbs

To Know how to write better poetry, one starting place is the verbs you use. Verbs are action words; they add nuance in time and space. However, different verb forms have different roles, with some verb forms moving time and others stalling progression. By better understanding the use of verbs in your writing, you can better craft the experience of your poetry's readers.This is the fifth section of the poetry manual, 21 Keys To Poetry by poet Geoff Anderson, which reviews the theoretical and structural techniques found in many contemporary poems that achieve success in poetry publications, contests, and awards.Are you working to enhance your writing through verb forms, as well as your understanding of the theories behind them? Using examples from classic translated Chinese poetry (via Project Gutenberg), we explore specific strategies poets use to captivate their audience immediately.Check out the rest of the 21 Keys to Poetry series:Chapter 1: Strategies for TitlesChapter 2: Mastering First LinesChapter 3: HooksChapter 4: Similes and Metaphors https://youtube.com/live/vExdpsxL87YDon't forget to share your own tips in the comments!#diVERSES #poetry #writing