Writing Tips- How to Write a Poem Every Day
Writing poetry every day can seem like a daunting task, but consistently working on your craft is more achievable than you might realize. To help, here are some tips on how to write a poem every day.
Write a journal entry, then turn it into a poem
Jumpstart your writing with something straightforward—write a simple journal entry detailing events from the day. Then, consider how you can turn this entry into a poem. Did you persevere through a challenge? Or maybe something mundane brought you unexpected joy? What are some creative ways you can express these moments? Reflect on your emotions and incorporate imagery to create a scene.
This practice encourages you to creatively share your own story, a powerful approach that allows others to relate to your work. Processing your experiences through poetry also helps you better understand yourself and heal your own pain.
Free write
Freewriting is a practice in which you write whatever comes to mind, or when you enter a stream of consciousness.
In order to free write, find a place where you feel comfortable and relaxed. Maybe you’ll sit at your desk in the evening, outside on a weekend, or at your favorite coffee shop in the morning before work. Add calming music to help you enter a grounded state, which can help you free write. You might even dedicate a journal specifically to this practice, providing inspiration from previous entries as well as a distraction-free writing environment. Unplug from your tech by putting pen to paper!
Take inspiration from a prompt
Writing prompts let you break through writer’s block, an important consideration as you write a poem each day. Browse through our many prompts or create your own!
Consider crafting prompts at the beginning of the week that you can easily reference as your days get busy. Make a prompt for each day or write a few that you can write multiple poems about. As you create your poems, express your creativity. Think about what you enjoy exploring in your poetry, like mental health, relationship dynamics, fiction, or nature. Include literary devices you want to employ, like imagery and form.
Write about your surroundings
As you write each day, take inspiration from your surroundings. Whether you’re walking through your city, sipping a latte at a coffee shop, or hiking through the woods, observing your environment can provide endless stories for a poem.
For convenience, jot down your observations in your Notes app, then craft a poem either in that moment or later in the day when you have more time. Also, be sure to express your emotions. How does navigating a crowd make you feel? Do the woods help you feel more grounded? You’ll always feel inspired if you continue this observation practice.
We hope this list leaves you feeling confident about writing a poem each day. For even more writing inspiration, check out these eight writing tips from published writers