HOW I WRITE POETRY | inspiration, creative process, editing tips, writer's block and more!

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HOW I WRITE POETRY | inspiration, creative process, editing tips, writer's block and more!

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Күн бұрын

An updated video on my writing process in which I share how I stay inspired to write, edit my poems, and navigate writer's block. I also share some helpful tips for beginner poets! If you find this video helpful, please like and subscribe to join this lovely community xx
0:00 intro + where to find my writing
0:59 inspiration/writing mood board
3:51 editing tips
6:27 writer's block
Watch my HOW I WRITE video from 2 years ago here: • HOW I WRITE POETRY | i...
POETS Mentioned:
Ocean Vuong
Mary Oliver
Ada Limon
Natalie Diaz
Sharon Olds
Tracy K. Smith- not mentioned in the video but i LOVE her collection Life On Mars (my favorite poetry collection)
BOOKS ON WRITING:
Upstream by Mary Oliver
Devotion by Patti Smith
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
In the Margins: On the Pleasures of Reading and Writing by Elena Ferrante
Why I Write: Essay by Joan Didion
Other places you can find me:
--Instagram: / ebonykenae
--Goodreads: / ebony
--Tik Tok: vm.tiktok.com/...
--Threads: www.threads.ne...
CONTACT:
--ekgwriting@gmail.com

Пікірлер: 26

@musicsavedme20 Жыл бұрын

great advice. Also- can we get into this hair? Love it!

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

thank you!! 🫶🏽

@kiranreader Жыл бұрын

omg! i had no idea you were a poet!! so great to hear more about your process! and your inspiration from childhood, can't wait to see more of your work :)

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

thank you so much kiran!! i really want to start sharing more about my process on here so i appreciate this

@keithgilchrist403 Жыл бұрын

amazing video with some great advice for new and upcoming poets!!

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@cindyr4918 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advice; I loved your poem “Starcrossed”❤ I would love to hear about your writing routine if you get the chance - I hear a lot of novelists talk about their routines, but rarely poets. Also, your braids are lovely :)

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! i can most definitely do a writing routine vlog.

@martellc1008 Ай бұрын

Rewatching after a while and it’s so inspiring and practical, thank you ❤🤝🏿 I am excited to write that poem in conversation with yours and even more your truly been my inspiration and your work is so indescribably awesome, brilliant ❤

@SevenUnwokenDreams 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I am really interested in more videos from you on the writing life/process. I think Shadow Work is brilliant!

@ebonykenae 11 ай бұрын

thank you! i’m actually uploading a video now in which i talk about my writing life!

@abidmajgaonkar3328 Жыл бұрын

Please make a video on course recommendations for beginners. 😊

@SanjaySaini-bg2iu 11 ай бұрын

Awesome

@wakifmoussaabdouwakifmouss9289 7 ай бұрын

I really want to start writing a poetry but am still don't know where to start ! Any advice to me ?

@ebonykenae 7 ай бұрын

Begin with what themes you are naturally drawn to, and try to use descriptive language to paint imagery in the reader’s eye!

@rievans57 Жыл бұрын

Good info. Do feel that poetry has been taken over by academia? If you don't have a PhD, MFA or teaching credential you probably won't be recognized by publications, organizations, or contest for this reason? I ask because I have been trying to get my manuscript published for years and this is the impression I have gotten.

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

i have mixed feelings about this! there are quite a few poets who do not have MFAs that are achieving that type of success, but i think those with academic backgrounds have a slight advantage of maybe having connections than those who don’t.

@rievans57 Жыл бұрын

@@ebonykenae Whenever I submit my poems and don't get recognized I pay attention to those who do and find this pattern of academic ties. I have been going to workshops and hanging out with other poets to keep the fire lit. Thank you sweet lady. I liked the poem "Star-Crossed" that you shared. I will follow you. Be safe and be blessed.

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

@@rievans57 thank you so much!! i agree, a portion is all about who you know. i appreciate your support!

@NatashaLeecole Жыл бұрын

I’m glad poetry is getting more recognition again🤍 I love your poem star crossed, ✨ I’m trying to get back into writing in notebooks and journals, it just became a habit to write in notes on the phone because of the quick easy access.

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! i’m glad poetry is getting more recognition too. writing in your notes app is totally fine too, i usually switch between a notebook (intentional writing time) vs my notes app (if i’m out and about and want to capture i thought i just write it in my notes app).

@mizzyboymike Жыл бұрын

Do you have a book?

@ebonykenae Жыл бұрын

not currently but i definitely plan to publish one sooner than later

@africancelebrities7472 Жыл бұрын

Please evaluate for me my second poem Lust Helplessly I cared only to look at a wonder A mere event has translated into a stir Granting me a more diverse sight of capturing yonder and a clue of how you’re not limited in what to prefer What character have lust? to sustain a posture eternal? Rather they come and are fast gone like a smokeless burn A dead fragrance just inaccessible from residents internal And also not at anytime at all looking forward to return