I did the first method with my chapbook. From the feedback I’ve received, it seems that the order of the poems was key in the enjoyment.

People have been telling me that I must get some of my poetry in book form. This video is full of practical advice which I have found very helpful and will spur me on towards my first publication. Thank you.

I like the idea of setting out to do a themed collection, which I am trying at the moment (but keep going back to whatever I fancy anyway), but I find it can feel like it is somewhat forced somewhat to always set out to write a poem with a certain theme in mind.

Hi, I’ve recently been watching your poetry videos, your insights and thoughts are very helpful and inspiring to me. As an aspiring writer that’s still in high school, I am attempting to self publish my work on my own and it’s been stressful and I’ve been struggling to find help. Thank you for offering your advice, listening to your experience with writing motivates me to improve upon my own writing :)

For me this has got to be the most agonizing part of writing poetry. I'm working on my first book and can't seem to find my overall theme. I will probably have to write more poems. My subject matter is all over the place.