tips to share?

Does any1 which to share any wisdom or tips for creative writing? N

If you DO, i would love to hear them!! I am keen to start writing poetry, but i don’t really know where to start.

For example, and what point or how should i apply a rhyme scheme?
What diction is good?
How can i stop us9ng the same words ?
Connotation?
Is syntax natural?

I know I ask allot, but it thought maybe we could get a little post going on here which could help everybody who needs a kick start

im not very professional at it–at all, but from what i know, the reason for the “creative” in the title is that you could write your feelings in the natural way that they flow through your mind.
like, i think that anything that has your own thought pocessshown in it, or that depicts the emotion with words in any order is considered creative writing. i guess its like experimental poetry/stories.

For example, and what point or how should i apply a rhyme scheme? as long as there is a comfortable flow to it, or an intentional stiffness to it, i think its fine.
What diction is good? depends on what the mood of your poem is
How can i stop us9ng the same words ? use a thesaurus, i suggest going to: http://rhyme.poetry.com/
Connotation? depends on if you want a subtle message, or a very lusive one
Is syntax natural? im not sure…not all of the creative writing i have read had a natural order to it…

thanks for the input embracetrees, much appreciated :smiley: