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Title Your Poems Like a Boss

 

Tips for Titling Your Poems

You’ve written a draft poem—congratulations! Get some quick tips to help you with that essential component your reader will encounter first: the title.

 

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Title your poems more strategically & pique your reader’s interest


Your poem’s title is more than just a label—as Ted Kooser explains, it’s your first handshake with the reader. With this guide, you’ll have a chance to explore various types of titles, each with a unique role and contribution. Use the reflection questions inside to help you take your titles from mere “tags” to thoughtful and intriguing introductions that you extend to your reader.

 

This free PDF guide will help you to...

  • Understand the multifaceted roles a title can play in your poem
  • Explore various examples of compelling titles from a diverse group of poets and poems
  • Reflect on your titling habits and discover ways to make them more engaging

You’ll walk away with strategies to craft titles that not only create interest but also enrich your reader’s experience of your poems.

 

TITLES THAT CAPTIVATE

 

âś“ Diverse Titling Strategies

Study how established poets immediately introduce context, tone, and tension through titles.

 

âś“ Reflection Questions

Engage with thought-provoking questions to challenge and expand your usual approach
to titling.

 

âś“ Real-World Examples

Experiment with titles, using a varied set of examples to draw inspiration for your own poems.

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— Hugo House Participant

"I love Ruba's classes. Her presence, her insights, and her generosity provide an incredible combination for learning, for thinking, for generating new ideas and poems. I find myself thinking about what she's said long after the workshop has wrapped up. Thanks for having her as one of the instructors!"

 

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Ready to transform your titles and elevate your poetry?


Learn how to craft titles that engage your readers and add depth to your poems.

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