Poet Interview: Elaine Lazo-Paredes
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Poet Interview: Elaine Lazo-Paredes
About Elaine Lazo-Paredes
Elaine Lazo-Paredes is a novice writer who enjoys writing poems that inspire imagination and creativity. With a passion for learning and exploring new ideas, she writes to share meaningful experiences and connect with readers. Her interests include books, art, and community-centered projects that encourage creativity and self-expression.
As a beginner writer, she continues to develop her skills and discover her unique voice through every poem she writes. Through her work, she hopes to entertain, inspire, and leave readers with lessons and ideas they can relate to in everyday life.
Her first poetry collection marks her self-publishing debut with Pinoy Indie Authors.
Elaine Lazo-Paredes
Elaine Lazo-Paredes is a novice writer who enjoys writing poems that inspire imagination and creativity. Her first poetry collection marks her self-publishing debut with Pinoy Indie Authors.
Q & A with Elaine Lazo-Paredes
1. What inspired you to start writing poetry?
It was a personal challenge for me plus the goading of my mentor and friend! I used to be an editor in chief of our company newsletter. Technical writing was one of my strongest points so I pushed myself to try literary poetry.
2. Where do you usually find inspiration for your poems?
I like to dwell on my inner emotions – love, hope, pain, gratitude,anger. Also, personal experiences- family, friendships, achievements and struggles. Sometimes, I just observe life.
3. What themes or feelings do you often explore in your works?
All the human emotions.
4. Describe your style in three words.
I started with lyrical, no rhyme, romantic
5. What advice would you give to writers who want to try poetry?
1. Read widely poems from different era, culture and styles.
2. Be a keen observer. Train yourself to use your 5 senses.
3. Have a notebook and a pen at all times. Write about your dream, beautiful lines from movies, etc.
4. Be simple in your choice of words. Simple language is powerful.
5. Write what fascinates you!
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