Want to become a better reader and writer of poetry? One way to begin approaching your work in a more professional way with dedication to craft is to track the movements across your poem--what lines are worldbuilding and observing, versus analyzing, versus arriving at a new conclusion. By defining these moments in a piece, it can help us find the movement in our own work and better see where to develop further.Ever feel like your poem is "good," but it hasn't quite reached its full potential? In this diVERSES Fine Print episode, we dive deep into the professional editing techniques that transform a decent draft into a powerful, resonant work of art. Whether you're a slam poet or writing for the page, these tips will help you sharpen your voice and refine your craft.We'll be using a poem written by Prince AkiNew to Fine Print? Every Wednesday at 11AM New York, we take a close look at a single poem to learn more about the craft of poetryGet the first 2 modules of our poetry business workbook, The Semester, for FREE: www.diversespoetry.com/instituteGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vAdMbaunOPziRoovm0K5P?si=pGDmsZ_1T9qjWzTR7KQeYg00:00 - Introduction & Poem Reading00:46 - Section 1: Concrete World-Building & Setting02:00 - Section 2: Freezing Time with Sensory Description03:15 - Section 3: The Turn (Volta) & Insight04:38 - Demonstrating Speaker Expertise & Prior Knowledge05:46 - The Power of Titles For Art06:40 - Practical Application: 3 Steps for Your Own Writing07:50 - Outro & Final ThoughtsLast episode of Fine Print: how to elaborate on what you say in a poem:https://youtu.be/sG5gSoX-yhQ#diverses #fineprint #poetry