Category: The Skills
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Part of writing poetry is choosing exactly the right word. The right word leaves your reader or listener hungry for more. Keep reading >>
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One of the greatest factors in the impact and effectiveness of a poem is its perspective. By this we mean subject matter, voice, and setting. Keep reading >>
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Form may cover such aspects as the rhyme scheme or the number of syllables per line. Keep reading >>
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These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness. Keep reading >>
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Understanding the technical side of poetry can help us when we’re stuck in a rut or need to revise a verse for greater impact. Keep reading >>
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There seems to be an idea that yodeling had little history in cowboy tradition. However, this sentiment does not line up with the observations of John Lomax. Keep reading >>
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Because each line of most knitting verses corresponds to a particular movement of the needles, knitting rhymes evolved for instruction. Keep reading >>
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Here’s a superb introduction to the unique chord progressions of this toe-tapping sound, geared toward the rhythm guitarist. Keep reading >>
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Before you spend any money on a mic, spend just a couple of dollars on some great information—The Beginner’s Guide to Microphones by Brendan Krueger. Keep reading >>
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