Joseph Hutchison
Contributing Writer
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Joseph Hutchison has worked for many years as a professional writer, both inside corporations and—since 1992—as the co-owner of his own marketing firm, Full Scale, Inc. In addition to writing brochures, print ads, Web content, annual reports, and promotional newsletters, he has published magazine articles on topics ranging from real estate and finance to animal euthanasia and the history of racquetball. His first love, however, is literature. He has published 12 collections of poems, including Bed of Coals (winner of the Colorado Poetry Award) and the Colorado Governor’s Award volume Shadow-Light. His poems and short stories have appeared nearly 100 journals and in several anthologies.
Latest Articles
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The Poem's Force—Line Endings
Learning how to end lines effectively is crucial to writing stronger poems, especially poems that don't rely on traditional forms to engage the reader.
Mar 11, 2010
- Joseph Hutchison
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The Poem's Force—Syllabic Density
Words are the stuff of writing just as paint is the stuff of painting. Their texture, or "syllabic density," determines the impact of a poem's rhythms.
Feb 27, 2010
- Joseph Hutchison
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The Poem's Force—Metaphors
Metaphors can enliven poems by liberating associations hidden in images. But they can also distract or irritate readers. Here's how to turn them to your poem's advantage.
Feb 25, 2010
- Joseph Hutchison
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The Poem's Force – Images
Are your poems flat as a family snapshot? Learning to release the energy in your images can open up your poetry's hidden depths.
Jan 17, 2010
- Joseph Hutchison
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Seven Best Online Literary Magazines
If you're not hooked on the feel of paper and the smell of ink, online magazines can deliver the literary fix you're looking for.
Jan 5, 2010
- Joseph Hutchison
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