The Poetteer

Hello Poetteers, I understand having a tight budget. Exactly like you outline your book, plan your finances ahead of time. Think of the long term return on investment. Readers can be touched by your poetry and spread the word about it. Readers will also notice the mistakes. Their reviews will affect your sales. Mistakes pull the reader out of the book. People won't pick up a badly edited book. Professional editing will lead to better sales. If you can’t pay in full upfront, you can work with the poetry editor to have a payment plan. Is your poetry (book) ready to be edited? Message me if you’re interested in working with me. stay inspired, Fida

Hello Poetteers, Feedback can be a hit or miss. I understand that. Sometimes your voice and style is disregarded. As an editor I will keep in mind your style and voice. The edits are suggestions not requirements. Before we get started request a sample edit to see if we are a good fit. Let me know what you’re looking for. I provide several editing rounds to work with you to get the best results you need for your poetry. For more information, check out my editing service . Email me when your poetry (book) is ready to be edited.  Stay inspired, Fida 

Hello Poetteers, Nourished My soul most nourished when I'm awake with  myself at the bookstore hanging out with my mom hearing from my friends better when I see them My soul most nourished when I pray and meditate with yoga when I finally find a moment to write in my journal When I learn about my faith learn to love. Behind the Poem I wrote this poem back in Dec 2013 for a something called Reverb13. The poem is now published in my book, Blossoming Heart . Leave a comment:  When do you feel most nourished? Stay inspired, Fida

Hello Poetteers, Poetry prompts are great. This weekend I wrote an experimental poem. I attempted to write a triolet. The rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB. A (first line) B (second line) a (rhymes with first line) A (repeat first line) a (rhymes with first line) b (rhymes with second line) A (repeat first line) B (repeat second line) I didn’t think I would like the poem but I do. You may remember I don’t really like rhyme end words but I do love repetition. Rhyme end words felt forced and made the piece feel lighthearted. I love the word choice I came up with. If I didn’t write the poem like this I don’t think I would have used some of those words. It fits well. Honesty   if I’m being honest I love that the sun is shining  but I felt like an antagonist being here, around you  if I’m being honest  I feel strongest  when I’m trying to capture it in writing  if I’m being honest  I love that the sun is shining but I can’t feel it o...

Hello Poetteers, It's Fida. One thing I want to do with this platform is cultivate a community of encouraging women poets who share the struggles and joys of writing vulnerability in their poetry. Amy and I collaborated on this post to talk about vulnerability. 1. What does vulnerability mean to you? Fida : Vulnerability means sharing the depths of your heart. It is showing really personal thoughts, emotions and experiences. Amy : Vulnerability is the willingness to reveal the more fragile emotions within oneself, but within the right context. In other words, it's wise to be selective in using discernment in how much you choose to reveal your vulnerability, and to whom. It's important to protect some space around your vulnerability, while at the same time be willing to share it with a certain audience. 2. How do you embrace vulnerability in life? Fida : I embrace vulnerability by showing my emotions and weaknesses and not being afraid of it. It's also be...

Hello Poetteers, Journaling can help you with your poetry. It clears your head with brainstorming and focusing on one idea. It helps you find stories and be clear in telling the stories. You will be able to see themes that come up in what you write about Be intentional on what you want to focus on. You will see what parts of the story is fluff and what evokes emotions. Lastly, but most importantly it helps you open up to being vulnerable about trauma.  Stay inspired, Fida For more information like this, join my free newsletter .

Hello Poetteers, I was asked a couple questions on what to do when you start comparing yourself to others and how to feel confident in your writing. Don’t read other people's poetry when working on your poems. Write for yourself first.  Write what you know. What you’re passionate about.  Write consistently. Practice different styles. Know the message you want to share. Remind yourself of the compliments you’ve received on your other poems. Step away from it and read it later with fresh eyes. Edit your poems (my editing service ). For more tips like this, join my free newsletter . Stay inspired, Fida