How to write a poetry book | Poetry tips, theme, structure 

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In the realm of verses, let's take a stroll, To craft a poetry book, a tapestry of soul, With themes and structure, let's pave the way, For your poetic journey to see the light of day. Themes that Resonate: Choose a theme that sparks your heart's fire, A concept that ignites, that you deeply admire, Love, nature, longing, life's intricate dance, A theme that compels you to seize the chance. Unearth Your Voice: Let your unique voice unfurl and bloom, In the garden of words, where emotions loom, Speak from the heart, let authenticity thrive, For your words, like honey, in readers' minds will dive. Structural Framework: Select a structure, be it free or bound, A journey for readers, with beauty profound, Chapters or sections, like rivers that wind, Guiding your readers, where verses align. Embrace Variety: In your poetry book, let diversity shine, Short and long verses, a rhythm divine, Haikus to sonnets, let forms interplay, A rich mosaic of verses, like a starry array. Thematic Arcs: Craft an arc, a journey's embrace, A narrative thread, each poem to trace, With ups and downs, emotions entwine, A coherent tapestry, where themes intertwine. Emotion's Palette: Paint with emotions, vivid and true, Joy and sorrow, like morning's dew, Invite readers to feel, to be immersed, In the colors of feelings, emotions unrehearsed. Order with Intention: Arrange your poems with thought and care, A flow that's seamless, like the open air, Lead readers gently, from verse to verse, In a symphony of emotions, let them immerse. Title's Resonance: Let titles be windows, through which readers peek, Into your poetic world, where emotions speak, A hint of what's to come, a promise revealed, In a few chosen words, let sentiments yield. Edit and Refine: Like a sculptor, refine each line's shape, Trim the excess, let clarity drape, Edit with a discerning, compassionate eye, For a polished book, where words amplify. Publish with Pride: As the last stanza falls into place, As you stand at the threshold of this poetic space, Publish with pride, your heart's work, complete, A poetry book born, a journey so sweet. So, let your poetry book emerge like the dawn, With themes and structure, like a path to be drawn, May your words resonate, touch hearts near and far, In the pages of your book, like a shimmering star.

Completing your poetry book is a wonderful feeling 📚❤ Congrats! I'm happy that I self published my books.

Im on a journey of writing my own poetry book and also have been working on another book along the way. I enjoyed this post and have decided to subscribe. You’re easy to listen to and seem passionate and genuine! Thank you for putting this info on RU-vid and encouraging others like myself.

I am planning to make a book for this guy I like. So far I already made a 17 poems andatleast 6 letters

This is something I’ve wondered about for ages. Thank you so much for this wonderful video, and for your poetry

This actually helped me with my book, great advice. Thank you

Thank you! This is incredible! ❤

Great video. I love the cover design. It is beautiful. Simple and intriguing.

Without watching your video, I already had all these four stages planned out. Happy I came across your video. Thank you. 🥰

beautiful video thank you so much ❤

Your video has genuinely inspired me a lot and I've made my notes ;) Thank you for posting.

You have a calming and soothing way about you, which is extraordinary! Thank you for sharing yourself and your art!

This has helped me to create an outline for writing. I’m a indie poet and having an organized guide has been complex. This however was insightful. Thank you! 💜✨

Wonderful video. Your voice is calming. I am sure your poetry is soothing. I will look for it.

Hey, thank you for this. I am starting off my poetry book at a moment when I lost everything and I am feeling lost. I have nothing but my poems and content. This is inspiring because all the doubts you described, I have felt them. Now I know to move forward.

Interesting video. I am in the process of putting together poems and artworks from my journal practice. I am new to this so your video has given me some things to think about. I can relate to many things you said, so thanks for sharing.

Very inspirational I’ll keep now and not give up

you´re a genius! thanks for sharing

Beautiful

@AnaJuma Thank You so much for sharing this! Inspiring! :)

Amazing tips! I've been meaning to write a poetry anthology about my mental health experiences, as well as identity and womanhood related to such experiences, and this is making me want to try again with working on it. Thank you! ❤

So beautiful on the inside and out, thank you for your shares and your work! I'm feeling inspired and motivated to start organizing- thank you for the tips (: Universe and I sending you; Blessings, peace, and love✨🌊💓🙏🏾

Congratulations 📖 🖊️

New Sub!

I run a publication house of my own, based in India... If anyone wants any help relating to this... I'd love to help you out

Thank you so much for sharing this and explaining how long it took you to write it! I am in the process of putting my poems together/ in the order I want and it is definitely taking longer than I anticipated- also the courage to continue and complete it before you know if anyone will enjoy it is a big part of the “process” of writing. Your video was very encouraging though!!

I came to know you yesterday. Went through some of your videos and honestly I felt so connected. I want to have this book and feel it as I know it’s not just any ordinary book but a collection of emotions of one of the purest souls❤

Super happy to see you creating the things you love and growing as a person in the process. Rooting for you big time because you make me root for myself and for life every morning 😉 #6phase

Hi Where can I get the illustrations made?

Hi. Very interesting insight about the creative process. I’m wondering: do you have a video that elaborates more on the publishing/distribution process? I know I want most poetry books I write to be read and translated in various languages.

My question, which I fear has no workable answer is how to protect the writing? How can I, how far can I go to affirm that this is my work? The anticipation here is that it will not, should not be appropriated. Perhaps more significant considering electronic format, but bottom line is whether such a process exists and whether it is worth it to do so?

Hey! Are you from Portugal? I'm a portuguese young author (haven't finished highschool yet) and have been writing poems (I write prose as well!) since I was on fifth grade. As of now, I'm writing a collection of poems and short stories but I'm starting to struggle with writing the synopsis... The things is, even thought I specialize in writing horror, not all the poetry on the book is of the horror genre!! Is it that much of a problem? Bc I strongly wish to keep all of them aggrouped in a single collection.. Would it be ok if I mentioned it was a "collection of the best poetry I wrote before turning 18"? Or if I organized the chapters according to theme? One for horror, one for love.. I'm with 6,359 words as of now (40 pages of writing on a A5 format) (I haven't added old poems/short stories to the doc tho, it currently only has my 2022/2023 stuff) but I don't know where I should stop bc I plan to add drawings of mine related to each poem as well So I wanted to ask how many words/pages you have (cuz u have illustrations as well) I'm aware word count depends a lot on the poems and an average poem of mine has abt 250 words but I think it might be useful despite it That's it.. Thanks :)

I thought I was watching this at 0.5 speed at first! haha. thanks for the video

Thank you! How did you add the Gold colour on the cover, was it via Amazon?

hi can u tell me how you add pictures to ur book n which all apps u used in writing/formating the book

I actually love writing poems and short stories (but those are just prompts since I don't know where to start). After I graduated college last June and gone through job rejections, I am so lost and living in an empty shell. Every day I write poems to express my unsaid words; feel somehow relieved. But, how can I write such same thoughts, feelings, words every day lol Most common words and synonyms of : lost, empty, numb. There's no new. I want to write something good but writing good with an empty feeling is hard. I'm doomed. I'm 22 and lost in life.

Hello, im thinking to publish and I have a question, what did you use to format your book on kindle? And how dis you find these illustrations? Thank you

Hello so a book company wanted to make my poetry in to a full book

@anajuma any recommendations for a source for illustrations?

I saw the same in Rupi kaur's petry books

Hey Ana, im currently writing my manuscript and one of my styles is everything is lowercase. can I submit it like that to publishers or do I have to change that?

Hi i have just finished my book but im not sure where to sell it and how to create traffic

Hii thank you so much for your tips and advice, its really insightful. I have a question related to formats of poetry book .. you said you chose to write prose before your poems.. are there any mire formats that you reccomend.. Also love from mumbai ❤

My book name is called I Live Poetry

Hi, Is it ok to write a book, which has different poem about others grief and pain. I write poem on others grief and for the people who want to express their pain and struggles through poetry.

Where did you get your book printed?

what fonts did you use?

Is your book on Audible?

How did you create you illustrations on your book?