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Editing and Proofreading

• Make sure your poem reads well. Do you stumble over certain words or lines in the poem? If so, change them.

• Review the form. Does the shape of your poem truly reflect what you are trying to say?

• Check for errors. Use the checklist on page 66 as a guide.

• Write a final copy of your poem. Make all of the corrections in the final copy and proofread this copy before sharing it.