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Why is poetry so hard?

Poetry is often seen as one of the hardest aspects of an English class. It is a very artistic and expressive art form and can be very powerful when done well. One of the reasons why Poetry is so hard is because it requires a very unique set of skills that not many other subjects require. Unlike short stories, analyses or reporting, poetry has no formal structure or technique to fall back on. Poetry is very flexible in its expression and while there are techniques that can be learnt, they have to be used naturally to be effective. Poetry is closely tied to imagery or the ability to invoke images in the reader’s eye. Every sentence, even every word has to be considered as each element contributes to the overall sense or feel of the poem. Many poems are short and so rely on effective consider deliveries, a story can be condensed into a single page when it's a poem. Poems are also often spoken aloud and so elements such as rhythm and rhyme have to be considered so that it is cohesive and understandable. These are all necessary, abstract but difficult elements that all contribute to the difficulty of poetry writing.

How can a Poetry tutor help you grow as a writer?

Poetry tutors are invaluable resources for enriching your mind and expanding your skill set. A tutor can take the time to read your own work and analyse your experience and your unique style, with this knowledge they are able to adapt their teachings to encourage your personal style or maybe even expand it to be more effective. Once they get a feeling of what kind of poetry they can also point you to other poems or poets that you may enjoy. Poetry can be de-motivating at times when you’re not making much progress but a good poetry tutor can inspire you and motivate you to experiment, try new things and push what you’re capable of. Throughout the entire process of writing a new poem, they will help navigate you through the inevitable ups and downs of the process. The strongest benefit of a poetry tutor is the atmosphere they provide. Poetry writing is very much dependent on the location and a good ambience can get the creative juices flowing, a poetry tutor will help by being a friendly source of answers, poetry classes, accountability and motivation.

Finding the Right Poetry Tutor

Superprof is the perfect platform to find a poetry tutor who can help you improve your poetry writing. First things first, you have to make a search for poetry classes, this is done easily by entering “poetry” into the search bar and then either specifying your location or online. From there you’ll be presented with a list of potential poetry tutors and you’ll be able to read their profiles, consult their reviews and check their experience. Reading reviews is the primary way of checking a tutor's suitability for you, they’ll give you a sense of their teaching style and this will inform you if they are a good fit for you. You will also be able to see their prices here and this will further inform you if this tutor and their prices are right for you! Don’t be afraid to take your time and there are many tools that will help you cut down on your search, you can filter by price, location, stars and many more factors.

How do poetry classes work on Superprof?

Once you have found and booked your poetry class online with your tutor it's simply a matter of scheduling when you would like your classes. This is determined on a class-by-class basis so you can change the day or time from class to class. You can use the Superprof chat to discuss class plans, goals or what you expect from them. You can also decide here where the poetry class will be hosted, Superprof has its own native web calling system but you can use Zoom, skype or similar services. Overall, poetry classes on Superprof are flexible, personalised and are entirely based on your needs. Happy learning!