CherieThe exhaustion of edgyMore thoughts about why working within established poetic parameters shouldn’t be seen as lacking quality.Mar 6Mar 6
CherieWho are you writing poetry for?In defence of sticking to one’s writing principles, and also of writing “normal” poetry.Feb 19Feb 19
CherieWhat happens when a poet’s intention is interpreted differently by a reader?In the absence of accompanying explanations, poems are at risk of being read in unimagined ways. Or is that part of the fun?Jan 30Jan 30
CherieWhy I always write in formal verseMusings on how all poetry uses language in highly planned ways, and how writing in formal verse isn’t more limiting than in free verse.Jan 9Jan 9
CheriePoetry as slow art, not fast contentWhy it’s disappointing that there’s so much content today that lacks real meaning, and how good poetry is an antidote to fast living.Nov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023
CherieThe awkwardness of writing poetry cover letters as a newbieMy thoughts on the tricky beast that is the cover letter for poetry submissions, especially when you have no prior relevant experience.Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
CherieWhy it can be unhelpful to put too much stock in successSuccessful writers like to impart words of wisdom to their unsuccessful counterparts. It’s not always a good idea to pay too much…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
CherieThe long road to getting poetry publishedOn the difficulties of getting your work published, and what you should consider when you submit your poems.Sep 23, 2023Sep 23, 2023
CherieHow important are line breaks in poetry?Just how much precision is required when deciding how to carve up your verse?Aug 25, 2023Aug 25, 2023
CherieIs it possible to choose just one favourite poem?Why it’s so hard for me to choose a single best-loved poem of all time.Aug 21, 20231Aug 21, 20231