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I was rereading my '21 and '22 NaPo threads because, well, 'tis the season - and it's really neat to see the way my style has evolved and improved these past couple years. Way back when I joined the site in 2017, I didn't use much imagery at all and stuck almost entirely to literal, concrete language. Then when I came back in 2020/2021, I over corrected in the opposite direction: so much imagery, so many flowery frivolous words, so many adjectives and adverbs everywhere you looked. And then in my 2022 NaPo, it seems like I was starting to find the balance between too many words and not enough words. Something I'm definitely still playing around with and getting better at as I go!
Anyway. My point being - it's really satisfying to be able to look back at what I've written and see that all this work is paying off. I am, without a doubt, a better poet than when I started! I think part of that is just being older and more mature, but the importance of practice and stretching your writing muscles definitely can't be understated either. It's a good reminder that you're probably not gonna write fabulous, perfect poetry right off the bat (I mean, nothing's really ever going to be perfect anyway), and that is completely okay. It's growing that's the important part.
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Did you know @lliyah made a contest for all things goose, chicken, and penguin related??? And the winner of each category (poetry, visual art, song, crochet, you name it) gets 500 points??? This sounds like the perfect opportunity to warm up your poetry skills right before NaPo to me. Go check it out here!Not A Sponsor
lliyah Thank you for the shout out!!
Mar 20, 2023
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You know what time it is! Time for some NaPo planning!Seirre wrote:LadySpark wrote:
Poetry Jam Today!LadySpark wrote:
@LadySpark and @Seirre are hosting a poetry brainstorm jam tomorrow, *! Come join us and get a head start on your NaPoplantingplanning!
We'll see you there! Click this link on the 19th to join us!
*date and time automatically adjusts to your timezone!
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LadySpark wrote:
Poetry Jam Today!LadySpark wrote:
@LadySpark and @Seirre are hosting a poetry brainstorm jam tomorrow, *! Come join us and get a head start on your NaPoplantingplanning!
We'll see you there! Click this link on the 19th to join us!
*date and time automatically adjusts to your timezone!
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IcyFlame hmm, suspicious
Mar 18, 2023
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Don't mind me doing a little self-promotion <.<
I made a three part art dump over in my art thread that features pencil, acrylic, pastels, and even a bit of clay sculpture~ I don't often say this, but I'm pretty proud of this art, so it would mean a lot if you gave my thread a little snoop!
I mention this over in the thread, as well, but a lot of this most recent round of art has some deeper intentions/personal meanings behind them, so if you're interested in hearing any of that stuff let me know and I'd be glad to share. ^^
Stringbean these are amazing!!
Mar 17, 2023
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lliyah wrote:What's that? Only 15 jam jars until NaPo!
And! Our NaPo Info Thread is up!
I am so excited for you all to see what the Poetry Crew has in store for you this April. And really really excited to read everyone's poetry too. (Did I mention I'm excited for NaPo yet?)
If you're not sure what NaPo is and this just seems like a lot of alphabet soup to you so far, we'll have a FAQ thread out soon, but for now I'd encourage you to read the Information Thread. Basically NaPo is a month of poetry fun starting April 1.
To participate in NaPo:
1) create a NaPo thread in the NaPo Forum for posting your poetry in April.
2) watch for the upcoming Badge / Contest Thread to read about our specific challenges you can participate in.
3) jump into poetry jams, contests, and activities all April long!
~ watch for more NaPo prep and brainstorming opportunities this March too (like the upcoming Poetry Reader's Session!!) ~ #countdowntonapo #bringbacknapo #napo2023
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The official NaPo Badge Information thread is live! Click on the banner below to go to the thread. You'll find information on all the snazzy badges up for grabs this year, how to earn them, and how to claim them!
#napo2023 #CountDownToNaPo #NaPo
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Lucrezia wrote:I worked so hard on this edition that I think I broke my brain. Anyway, enjoy!!WriteOn wrote:If you hear the flapping wings of courier pigeons (or courier chickens?) in the distance, it’s because they’re here to deliver the March edition of Write On! Go check it out.
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Did someone say #NaPoGoals ???
* brute force my way through my writer's block
* write 15+ poems
* leave at least 20 comments in other people's threads
* go to lots and lots of write-ins!!
* do some collab poems :)
Plume yes! you got this!
Mar 16, 2023
lliyah cheers to defeating any and all writer's block!
Mar 17, 2023
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Time to get some NaPo gears spinning! Hope to see you there for some brainstorming, prep, and general poetry vibes on Sunday c:LadySpark wrote:
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz! It's time to brainstorm!
Are you ready for NaPo yet? ... We aren't either! To fix that, @LadySpark and @Seirre will be hosting a poetry brainstorm jam on *! Come join us and get a head start on your NaPoplantingplanning!
We'll see you there! Click this link on the 19th to join us!
*date and time automatically adjusts to your timezone!
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