“Unlock Hidden Emotions: 5 Surprising Poetry Exercises You Never Knew You Needed!”
Are you ready to unleash your inner poet? If you’ve ever looked at song lyrics and thought, “Hey, that’s practically poetry!” you’re absolutely onto something! Music and poetry go hand in hand—they both play with rhythm, rhyme, and that special spark that makes language sing. Today, I’m excited to share a fun and inviting exercise from my book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises, that takes advantage of this dynamic pairing. In this exercise, we’ll take a familiar song and transform it into a brand-new piece of poetry. It’s playful, creative, and a fantastic way to sharpen your rhyming skills while diving into the musicality of your words. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just dipping your toes into creative writing, this exercise will inspire you, challenge you, and maybe even make you chuckle along the way. So, grab your favorite song, and let’s get started! LEARN MORE.
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Rock and Rhyme Poetry.
Today’s post features an exercise from my book, 101 Creative Writing Exercises (aff link), which is filled with exercises for various forms of writing, including fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. It will inspire you while imparting useful writing techniques that are fun and practical.
