Do you think crafting poems and stories is not your thing? Then think again! With some simple rules and techniques even you can create wonderful stories and poems that others will read and appreciate.

Writing poems

You can express your emotions or tell stories through poetry. However, poetry is different from other forms of writing. Poetry includes sound, rhythm, and format. Have you ever thought about why poems are read aloud? They are most impactful when they are read aloud because of the use of words and phrases that highlight images or thoughts. Poets use alliteration, consonance, and assonance in poetry to make them sound beautiful. Poetry is similar to music as it has rhythm. Its rhythmic structure is called a meter which indicates the syllables in each line. You can use stressed and unstressed syllables to create rhythm in your poetry. Repetition is another technique you can use to create rhythm.

Rhyming sentences make poems enjoyable to recite. The audiences also have a pleasurable experience. It is not necessary for the end of a sentence to rhyme in every alternating line. You can choose to rhyme any part of the sentence.

In terms of format, a poem is quite different than prose. You will notice that the sentences end differently, words have various arrangements and blank lines appear in between sentences. In a poem, a paragraph is called a stanza. You can write a poem consisting of similar length stanzas or different lengths. You should know the different forms of poems before you decide to write one. You can choose from sonnet, ode, limerick, and others. To write a good poem you must be an expert in using literary devices. These improve your writing extensively. The common literary devices include simile, metaphor, figurative language, alliteration, juxtaposition, onomatopoeia, imagery, personification, hyperbole, and more.

You should practice freewriting to search for a good topic for your poetry. Then you need to choose the format, words, rhythm, and rhymes carefully to craft your poem. You must edit your poem. Don't rush; take time to look into every word for improvement. You should read the poem aloud to find faults in your poem.

Writing stories

Just like writing poems, you must be very creative to write compelling stories. You must take time to research the topic or theme of your story. The format of a story is very different from that of poetry. A story has a setting, plot, characters, and conflict. To write a story you should first decide on the genre; that is, whether you want to write a humorous, tragic, romantic, science fiction, or crime story.

You need to find an inspiration to come up with a good story. You can take inspiration from your personal life events or from that of society. You must brainstorm to find several ideas from which you can choose one. Once you have decided on the theme or topic, you must create an outline of the story. Simply create a basic framework and mention how you want to craft the story.

You should start your story with something appealing or startling. You must grip your readers with your opening paragraph. Then carefully present the plot and characters. Understandably provide links between characters. A good story gives the reader a good experience reading and also leaves a lasting impression.

Just like poetry, you must revise and edit your story as well. If possible, ask a friend to read your story and provide feedback. Sometimes, others' opinions add value to the story. To write a poem or story, you must have an open mind. You should read lots of different types of stories and poems to learn the writing styles of famous writers and poets. It's all about practice and continuous learning.