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Five Word Poem Challenge
Author J. S. Clawson shares his blog post, Five Word Poem Challenge.
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Haiku Poems
The Haiku is an unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. Originating in the 17th century in Japan, haiku poems are a popular form for poets both classic and contemporary. A classical Japanese haiku uses natural imagery.
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Still Loving You I Wait (Message in a Bottle)
Still Loving You I Wait (Message in a Bottle)
Poem by J. S. Clawson
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Echoed Silence (Quatern)
Author J. S. Clawson shares his poem, Echoed Silence, with us in his latest blog post. Echoed Silence is a Quatern, a poetic form that employs refrains and eight-syllable lines in four quatrains.
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What is a hybrid publisher?
If you’ve written a book, came up with a book idea, or just read a book, then you’ve heard of book publishers. For many years, the only way to have your written work published was to secure an agent, send your manuscript to a traditional publishing house, and cross your fingers.