When it comes to poetry, I tend to write at long intervals. It is the one form for which I await inspiration before I begin. That’s a clear sign of a dabbler, I think. Here are some suggestions for more serious poets. Or writers of prose who want to bring something lyrical to their work.
The Work of Inspiration: Five Pieces about Poetry | Longreads Blog
http://blog.longreads.com/2015/02/08/the-work-of-inspiration-five-pieces-about-poetry/
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