When writing a poem–whether in free verse or in meter, there’s a technique that is commonly used to keep the lines moving. “Enjambment” in poetry is when a line feeds directly into the next one. As the poem is read, the end of a line flows effortlessly into the beginning of the one following it […]

Welcome to the blog–Poetry Line by Line. If you’re looking for easy to follow lessons on understanding and writing poetry, then you’re in the right place. What is poetry? Poetry is a form of creative writing which includes repetitive sounds that appeal to the listener and relies on minimal word choice. Even more simply–it sounds […]