"Feeling insecure about your writing? From time to time we all think that our poems aren’t good..."

“Feeling insecure about your writing? From time to time we all think that our poems aren’t good enough, aren’t original enough, or aren’t enough like the work of a particular poet we admire. Don’t worry—your writing voice will develop over time with a combination of patience and practice.

 

If you ever find yourself comparing your writing to the writing of someone else, keep in mind that the reason why those writers are so beloved is because of their unique take on things. We need your voice, not somebody else’s. Push the limits and do something you’ve never seen done before!”

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Amanda Lovelace is the winner of the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Poetry with her debut collection, the princess saves herself in this one. She has been a poet for fifteen years. Currently she resides alongside her poet fiancé in a very small town in New Jersey known for its open mic scene. As you can see, poetry is her life, and she wants nothing more than to inspire others to begin their own journey into this enchanted world.

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