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Cloudy Day Art #81 - Interview with Ted Kooser

September 30, 2007

Ted Kooser This week’s show features an audio interview with , U.S. Poet Laureate from 2004-2006, and author of the previously reviewed book ““.

With its release, Ted has created the most influential item to ever change the way I think about writing poetry. Read more

 
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How to Record a Poem Using Audacity

September 25, 2007

A listener named Steve was listening to Cloudy Day Art #80 and heard Don and I talking about using to record our audio. So, he promptly downloaded the free program, but had some questions about how to use it to record poetry.

So, I decided to do a quick tutorial. I hope it helps more of you send in your poems!

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Cloudy Day Art #80 - Tips for Reading Poetry Aloud with Don from ClassicPoetryAloud.com

September 15, 2007

Have you been looking for ways to effectively improve your performance when reading your poetry at an open mic? Or, have you wanted to submit an audio file of yourself reading or reciting a poem to an online website, but not happy with the recorded result? Well, this is the poetry podcast episode for you!

Don, the host of the poetry podcast ““, shares his tips for reading poetry aloud. They include:

  • Be sure to give the poem the meaning you understand and feel.
  • If you feel something strongly, don’t be afraid to let that show.
  • Learn the importance of breath control
  • Diction - It’s crucial to hear the beginning and ending of each word
  • Read other people’s poetry aloud
  • Don’t be afraid of your own voice
  • Listen to actors reading poetry

Links mentioned:

- Don’s Podcast

(includes comments by me and other members)
(author of article)

 
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I’d love to hear your tips for reading poetry aloud! Please comment below, e-mail, call in, or post in the forum.

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Cloudy Day Art #79 - Discussion of Poetic Forms with Thom Ingram

September 3, 2007

Thom Ingram - Poet GuruThis week’s poetry podcast features a recent discussion with Thom Ingram about the importance and non-importance of learning, studying, and using the various poetic forms in our everyday writings.

It was a great discussion and I definitely learned a few insights that I will use in the construction of my own poems.

We would love to hear any feedback on this subject that you may have, so please leave a comment, send an e-mail or call in to the voicemail line with your thoughts!

 
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Links mentioned in the show:

Thom Ingram’s .

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The 2007 Poetry Super Highway Contest

September 1, 2007

There are three weeks left in “” of which I am one of the sponsors.

One lucky poet will win, from me, one interview on “Cloudy Day Art” and a $15 gift certificate to Amazon.com.

There are plenty of great sponsors, so be sure to check it out and send in your poetry. It would be great to see one of my listeners win!

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