The Poetteer

Hello Poetteers,  There are several ways to find themes for your poetry book. Read your old poems. Pay attention to what books inspire you. Research what’s trending right now. You can look up bestselling book lists on Amazon and other book retailers. Pick what stands out and captures your heart. Once you have an idea: group the similar themes together, compile all the poems and order them in a way that tells a story. Write any new poems to fill the gaps. Then send it off to editing. Message me if you’re ready to work with me to edit your poetry. The poetry book theme and topics can be used as categories and keywords when publishing it on distribution sites like Smashwords.  Stay inspired,  Fida Read more: Section Your Poetry Collection

Hello Poetteers, Sometimes we get stuck on an idea or want to experiment with our poetry. Prompts and poetic forms are a great way to get started. Pick a prompt word or phrase Jot down any thoughts Word association exercise  Answer guided questions  Highlight your favorite responses  Pick a poetic form Rearrange your responses to fit into the formula  Use a syllable counter  Search the dictionary and thesaurus  If you don’t like how it sounds or if it feels incomplete, finish the piece in free verse Example I’m ready to wake up and embrace the day, I’ll prepare myself a teacup, I’m ready to wake up, aware of the sounds of this moment, feeling the sun's rays, I’m ready to wake up and embrace the day. Stay inspired, Fida Read more: How to Come Up With Prompts

Hello Poetteers, In the beginning of the year I announced I would be publishing Her Durian in the fall. The day has come! I’ll be publishing it on November 5th 2019! The Blurb Her Durian is about Islaih’s travels to Malaysia. The poems will make your mouth water with the different foods, fruits and dessert. It covers everything from family and growing up in a multicultural home. Add it on Goodreads .  Sneak Peek It feels like I’m missing something  is this what being homesick feels like?  it feels like my life back home is on pause  despite it,  I’m grateful for my experience in Malaysia  it’s starting to feel like another home. More can be found on instagram .  I’m taking preorders for signed copies of my upcoming poetry book, Her Durian, for $15. Message me if you’re interested. Your purchase will help fund the book cover. Stay inspired,  Fida