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Rhyme, rhythm, metre, stanza... poetry can seem like a foreign language sometimes. VideoJug is here to translate, with a bite-size guide to understanding poetry plus expert tips on how to write poetry from the mouth of professional, much-loved British poet Michael Rosen. Poetry for special occasions, poetry for children, how to self-publish your poems and more... You might also like to look at Starting School, Made By You, Schoolwork: Helping Your Child

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen-Poet and Children's Laureate
Meet the Expert 
Poetry For Special Occasions 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. Which special occasions deserve a poem? 
  3. How can I write a good poem about someone I know? 
  4. How do I write a love poem? 
  5. How do I write a poem for a wedding? 
  6. How do I write a poem for a funeral? 
Types Of Poetry 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. What are the most common poetry forms? 
  3. Do different forms of poetry fulfill different purposes? 
  4. What is the hardest form of poetry to write, and why? 
  5. How do I choose what form to use? 
  6. What is 'free verse'? 
  7. What is a 'lyric poem'? 
  8. What is a 'ballad'? 
  9. What is a 'haiku'? 
  10. What is a 'sonnet'? 
Poetry Techniques 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. What is 'rhyme'? 
  3. Does a poem have to rhyme? 
  4. Do different types of rhyme create different effects? 
  5. Is it cheating to use a rhyming dictionary? 
  6. How do I convey meaning in a poem? 
  7. How can I use symbolism effectively in my poem? 
  8. What's the difference between imagery and symbolism in poetry? 
  9. How can I use rhythm effectively in my poem? 
  10. How can I use diction effectively in my poem? 
Poetry Publishing And Editing 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. How hard is it to become a published poet? 
  3. Does a professional poet need an agent? 
  4. How do you self publish poetry? 
  5. What are poetry publishers looking for? 
  6. Do I have to write every day? 
  7. How do I get my poetry published professionally? 
  8. What is an 'anthology', a 'collection' and a 'selection'? 
  9. How can I get into an anthology? 
  10. Can I make a living as a poet? 
  11. How many poems do I need to write to warrant my own book? 
  12. Do poems need to be edited? 
  13. Can I edit my poems myself? 
Poetry Basics 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. What is poetry? 
  3. Why do people write poetry? 
  4. What are the main things that poetry does which prose doesn't? 
  5. What makes something a poem rather than a collection of lines or words? 
  6. Are there rules for writing poetry? 
  7. What makes a good poem? 
  8. What makes a bad poem? 
  9. How long should a poem be? 
  10. What's the difference between poetry and song lyrics? 
Poetry For Kids 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. Do children really like poetry? 
  3. What's the best way to introduce kids to poetry? 
  4. What kind of poems do children like to read? 
  5. Do humans have an instinct for poetry? 
  6. What are the benefits of getting your child into poetry? 
  7. Are there any good poetry resources for children? 
  8. Who are your favourite children's poets? 
  9. Is it easier to write poems for children, or for adults? 
  10. Is poetry for children 'less technical' than poetry for adults? 
Helping Your Child To Write 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. At what age can kids start writing poems? 
  3. What kind of poems do children like to write? 
  4. How can I encourage my child to try writing a poem? 
  5. Do children enjoy performing poetry? 
  6. What are some good themes for children to write poetry about? 
  7. Can writing poetry help children emotionally in difficult times? 
  8. Is poetry taught well in schools? 
  9. Can adults learn anything from the poems children write? 
Starting Out 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. Does everyone harbour a hidden poet? 
  3. What poets would you recommend for beginners? 
  4. Where can I learn about 'technical' poetry? 
  5. How important is a poet's note book? 
  6. What advice do you have for wannabe poets? 
  7. What advice do you have for those who don't 'get' poetry? 
  8. Can you teach someone to be a good poet? 
  9. What do you think of fridge poetry? 
  10. Are there any tools that can help with writing poetry? 
About Michael Rosen 
  1. Michael Rosen
  2. What does a day in the life of a children's laureate involve? 
  3. What drives you to write poetry? 
  4. When did you first discover that you were a poet? 
  5. Why do you write poems for children? 
  6. What do you like most about writing poetry? 
  7. What is the hardest part of being a poet? 
  8. Where do you find inspiration? 
  9. What other poets have most inspired you? 
  10. How long do it take you to write a poem? 
  11. Where is the best place to write poetry? 
  12. How do you go from inspiration to poem? 
  13. Do you prefer writing or performing? 
  14. Do you edit your poems as you write? 
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