Welcome to Poetry Pea! In this episode, Patricia shares practical tips and writing exercises on how to write superior tanka poetry . Building on last week’s look at the ten styles of poetry, today we dive into Teika’s principles, examples of great tanka, and step-by-step challenges to help you improve your craft. Whether you’re brand new to tanka , already writing haiku and senryū , or preparing to submit your work to poetry journals, this podcast will give you inspiration, structure, and confidence in your writing. 📌 What you’ll learn in this episode: What makes a tanka “superior” Common mistakes to avoid when writing tanka Teika’s timeless advice on style, rhythm, and language Practical exercises (including a 15-day tanka challenge) How to get ready for submissions in October Episode Show notes Please support us with a: Membership Coffee Giving us lovely shout outs on your social media.
