What are you working on?
I am working on volume 2 of Walks: A Collection of Poetry. This series is a celebration of my love for haiku as well as an invitation to embrace the flitting moments that surround us.
Volume 1 will be released on February 28, 2019. For more information, visit https://www.cendrinemedia.com/Walks-Collection-Haiku-1.
Showing posts with label Cendrine Marrouat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cendrine Marrouat. Show all posts
Saturday, 8 June 2019
Saturday, 1 June 2019
Cendrine Marrouat : part four
How important is music to your poetry?
I always have music playing quietly in the background when I write poetry. But it has to be music conducive to creativity, such as classical pieces or tracks from my favorite bands (e.g. Genesis).
Music has played a very important part in my creativity. Some songs have moved me to the point where they inspired complete poems.
I always have music playing quietly in the background when I write poetry. But it has to be music conducive to creativity, such as classical pieces or tracks from my favorite bands (e.g. Genesis).
Music has played a very important part in my creativity. Some songs have moved me to the point where they inspired complete poems.
Saturday, 25 May 2019
Cendrine Marrouat : part three
What other poetry books have you been reading lately?
I have been reading haiku collections. Haiku is my favorite poetry form and I have studied it extensively to understand its essence and be able to write it myself.
Haiku teach you to write concisely and impactfully. They are the embodiment of the “show, don’t tell” technique that writers are advised to master and that make stories so much more enjoyable to readers.
I have been reading haiku collections. Haiku is my favorite poetry form and I have studied it extensively to understand its essence and be able to write it myself.
Haiku teach you to write concisely and impactfully. They are the embodiment of the “show, don’t tell” technique that writers are advised to master and that make stories so much more enjoyable to readers.
Saturday, 18 May 2019
Cendrine Marrouat : part two
What do you feel poetry can accomplish that other forms can’t?
I believe that poetry and theatre are the only art forms that allow artists to tackle very sensitive topics without offending people the way other artform would.
In my poetry, I have touched on spirituality, death, suicide, racism, and homophobia, for example. I wrote an entire book of short forms dedicated to helping people grieve the death of loved ones better -- Short Poetry for Those Who Fear Death. (https://www.amazon.ca/Short-Poetry-Those-Fear-Death-ebook/dp/B07NKW2NH4)
One day, years ago, I received an email from a reader of that book. They told me that before opening the collection, they had wanted to die. When they were done, their life had a new meaning. They had never wanted to live more. This is one of the best compliments I have ever received. And knowing that this little book helped someone is the icing on the cake.
I believe that poetry and theatre are the only art forms that allow artists to tackle very sensitive topics without offending people the way other artform would.
In my poetry, I have touched on spirituality, death, suicide, racism, and homophobia, for example. I wrote an entire book of short forms dedicated to helping people grieve the death of loved ones better -- Short Poetry for Those Who Fear Death. (https://www.amazon.ca/Short-Poetry-Those-Fear-Death-ebook/dp/B07NKW2NH4)
One day, years ago, I received an email from a reader of that book. They told me that before opening the collection, they had wanted to die. When they were done, their life had a new meaning. They had never wanted to live more. This is one of the best compliments I have ever received. And knowing that this little book helped someone is the icing on the cake.
Saturday, 11 May 2019
Cendrine Marrouat : part one
Cendrine started her artistic career in 2005 and has released 11 books, including five collections of poetry, three photography books, a play, and three social media ebooks. Her 12th book will be released in February 2019.
Cendrine specializes in nature, black-and-white and closeup images. Her photography seeks the mundane to capture the fleeting, but true beauty of life in its many forms.
Website: https://www.cendrinemedia.com
Books: https://www.cendrinemedia.com/Books
How does a poem begin?
In my case, a poem usually starts with a title. I cannot write anything if I don’t have that first. So, even with an idea, which often comes to me in the shower, my creativity will only flow naturally after this first step.
In rare occasions, a poem will come to me like a bolt of lightning. I always have a pen and piece of paper handy to jot down notes.
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