The Poetteer

Hello Poetteers, During the month of November, I attempted at NaNoWriMo. I took a different approach. Instead of writing a fiction novel I decided on a non-fiction project. This project will be a nonfiction story of my journey as a writer. It is something that has been bugging me to be heard and I'm finally listening. It's what I've been leaning towards. Since I thought of it in the beginning of the year I keep getting new ideas for it. I got the final push I needed from #NaNoLounge . Sneak Peek #1 From the beginning, I was already having an endless amount of spelling errors. I was a bit excited about finally working on this story idea. Another thing I kept doing as I write was ending it with referring to read more in a later chapter. For the first week and beginning of NaNo I wrote for 10 consecutive days. After that, I felt the slump and unintentionally stalled the project. I didn't think about it, I almost forgot about it. I picked it back up on the 22nd

Hello Poetteers, Recently I took up an opportunity that was given to me. Last month I apply and got the internship from Dream On Youth . Remember the Monday Blessings series I did on the blog. I want to bring it back. I did it a bit differently today. I'm over on Dream on Youth sharing what I'm grateful for. Stay inspired,  Fida 

Hello Poetteers, Don't have time to read right now? Download the PDF version . I loved sharing with you ways to title your poems. Sometimes the title is obvious. You’ll find the perfect phrase within the poem. Other times it’s a bit hard. Here’s my secret to titling poems. Ask yourself and your poems these questions. What emotion does your poem focus on? Find an adjective that describes the emotion your poem is giving.  What is your poem about? Use the topic in your title.  Look for repeated words, phrases and metaphors. Its emphasis within the poem should be shown in the title.  Place the results together. Experiment with the wording and arrangement. Does it reflect your poem? Example: Take a look at my poem, Weary Hope . I repeated the word hope, so i knew it needed to be in the title. The beginning of the poem talks about being drained. Other words for drained are tired and weary, so that was the adjective I needed to add. Together I came up with a title that would

Hello Poetteers,  This past week I've been working on a collaborative piece. Here is the result of that collaboration.  Flickering Light Pain is my light getting tired with the anticipation a heaviness settles into my heart Pain is the loss of never seeing the good again you feel helpless like getting the news of death and not knowing what to say to yourself or others you don’t want to hear anything you stare into nothingness and wonder if it will get better accepting the pain, you can move forward from deep sorrow to the process of healing, healing is the reversal of a decomposed heart a radiant light replacing the darkness within a soothing ointment to one’s soul it gives hope to endure the circumstances, strength for the journey, courage to be bold, to comfort others who are afflicted but most all to know you are not alone. by Fida Islaih & Rebeca Perez Check out more poetry by Rebeca at Blend My Love .

Hello Poetteers, Every once in awhile we get in writing slumps and feeling the lack of motivation. There are several ways to get ourselves out of it. 1. Take a break Spend a day away from your writing and come back with a fresh look. 2. Read The works of others will get you in a new headspace and may inspire some new ideas. 3. Do a poetry prompt Forcing yourself may do the trick. 4. Change up your writing style. If you write free verse try a poetry form. Sometimes you need a limit. stay inspired, Fida

Hello Poetteers,  Let's welcome Crystal Collier here today to share her brand new book! Title:  TIMELESS Series:  Maiden of Time, #3 Author:  Crystal Collier Pages:  253 Publication:  November 1, 2016 Publisher:  Raybourne Publishing ISBN:   9781629830056 TIME IS THE ENEMY. In 1771, Alexia had everything: the man of her dreams, reconciliation with her father, even a child on the way. But she was never meant to stay. It broke her heart, but Alexia heeded destiny and traveled five hundred years back to stop the Soulless from  becoming. In the thirteenth century, the Holy Roman Church has ordered the Knights Templar to exterminate the Passionate, her bloodline. As Alexia fights this new threat—along with an unfathomable evil and her own heart—the Soulless genesis nears. But none of her hard-won battles may matter if she dies in childbirth before completing her mission. Can Alexia escape her own clock? Buy:  Amazon  | B&N What

Hello Poetteers, Life may get in the way and make it hard to find time to write.  1. Wake up early The silence, the fresh mind and clear head can get the gears going.  2. Stay up late  There is something about the night that puts your head in a different place.  3. Tell people When you tell someone you have this urge to do it. You have someone to hold you accountable. 4. Stay away from distractions I've said this before , don't go on your phone or social media until after you start working. One thing that will make it easier to do this is turning off the notifications on your phone.  5. Take advantage of your breaks The words will eventually add up and seeing it will make you want to complete it. 6. Keep a notebook with you Ideas have a way of creeping up on you and come at the most random times. You don't want to forget them.  7. Schedule it into your already busy day When you see it on your to do list you have a better chance of

Hello Poetteers, Don't have time to read right now? Download the PDF version .  Being an avid reader and writer I've seen both sides of how Goodreads can be beneficial. Sometimes you come across a book you can't find on Goodreads. Adding your book on there is easier than you think. The information is already there on the site but I'm here to make it even easier.  1. Join the author program . 2. You will have an author dashboard to update. One thing to do is link your blog or website.  3. Add your book 4. Fill in all the details 5. Save and it'll be a part of your dashboard 6. You can share the cover now or wait until after the reveal on your blog. When you have a decision, you are able to edit the book. 7. Share the link for others to mark it on their TBR list and later share their review. 8. Your dashboard is a place for readers to ask you questions. You can have giveaways. Lastly, you can add the option to

Hello Poetteers! I'm bringing in the new month with a new set of poetry prompts! It's a bit different. I gave you 15 prompts. You can do it all in the two weeks or take the whole month to do them. I'll be participating along side you. The prompts are up to your interpretation and creativity. You can repost my challenge graphic on your Instagram profile for reference, or download the PDF version . Be sure to tag your poems on Instagram with #dailypoetrygram so we can all see it.Tag me ( @poetfida ) so I can leave some love. Get help with your poetry prompts with these questions, get your copy when you sign up for my newsletter . stay inspired, Fida