How Do You Write A Poetry Manuscript?
Whether your medium is non-rhyming free verse or more traditional forms such as the sonnet, writing poetry offers an intimacy of expression that few other genres can match. If you feel ready to move beyond the usual outlets–such as reading your work aloud at poetry slam nights–then a collection seems like the next logical step. With a little feel for the language and some judicious editing, you should be able to produce a manuscript that moves and inspires the reader–providing the payoff for all those years of literary sweat equity. Decide the overall tone and approach your manuscript will take. This will require an honest appraisal of how your work speaks to you. Do you write in a certain narrative style? What kinds of rhythmic techniques or themes seem most prevalent? You are looking for common threads that tie your work together, so the reader has a strong feel for your identity. Once you have gathered a cross-section of your work, read the possible selections aloud. Listen keenl
