: Re: Tips for writing poetry in forms I've written poetry for a long time, but most of it is free verse. Sometimes I want to experiment with forms (sonnets, villanelles, etc.). Are there any suggestions

Formal poetry has a "puzzle" aspect to it, it's not enough to find the right word, it also has to fit the rules for its particular placement. That can be restrictive and frustrating, but it can also lead to unexpected creativity.

I'd recommend starting with a stricter form and following the rules exactly (no matter how arbitrary). Once you've internalized the lessons of structure, you can start relaxing or breaking the rules a bit as needed.

The classic sonnet in iambic pentameter is a good place to start, since it's strict, but also close to the rhythms of natural speech (so not impossible).

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