ZephyrFate
Banned
I'm a huge fan of writing poetry. Always have been, always will be. I am, however, equally a huge fan of reading poetry.
I figured I would attempt a little experiment: A creative writing thread purely for poetry. This will be similar to the "Creative Writing Challenges" but differ in a few ways.
Rules:
1. You will have about three and a half weeks for each submission. Poetry sometimes requires a lot more time than other forms of writing.
2. This thread is not merely for winning or losing, but for critiquing and improving your own craft.
3. The poetry thread 'contest' will always end on a Wednesday, and voting will last until Sunday at midnight. You cannot win unless you vote, but you don't necessarily have to submit a piece to vote.
4. The winner must then provide the next challenge theme for the following three and a half weeks.
5. There are no word count limits, make it as long or as short as you want. Yes, even haikus are fine.
6: Optional secondary requirements are not mandatory, you can include them or not.
Theme #1: Reflection
Overview: Some of the best poetry I've read has been an in-depth expose into the self, a reflection of sorts on the inner turmoils within to give birth to incredibly beautiful imagery.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 11:59pm, Pacific. Voting deadline is May 1st, 2010 at 11:59pm, Pacific.
I figured I would attempt a little experiment: A creative writing thread purely for poetry. This will be similar to the "Creative Writing Challenges" but differ in a few ways.
Rules:
1. You will have about three and a half weeks for each submission. Poetry sometimes requires a lot more time than other forms of writing.
2. This thread is not merely for winning or losing, but for critiquing and improving your own craft.
3. The poetry thread 'contest' will always end on a Wednesday, and voting will last until Sunday at midnight. You cannot win unless you vote, but you don't necessarily have to submit a piece to vote.
4. The winner must then provide the next challenge theme for the following three and a half weeks.
5. There are no word count limits, make it as long or as short as you want. Yes, even haikus are fine.
6: Optional secondary requirements are not mandatory, you can include them or not.
Theme #1: Reflection
Overview: Some of the best poetry I've read has been an in-depth expose into the self, a reflection of sorts on the inner turmoils within to give birth to incredibly beautiful imagery.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 11:59pm, Pacific. Voting deadline is May 1st, 2010 at 11:59pm, Pacific.