I often hear writers say that they want to leave their work "open to interpretation," but that vision leads to a lot of unsatisfying writing. In this video, we talk about why leaving things open to interpretation is an ineffective strategy and show you a few better ways to strengthen your writing.

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Kooser - Depression Glass: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...
Dove - Parsley: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...
Gay - A Poem in which I Try to Express My Glee at the Music My Friend Has Given Me: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...
Hopkins - Binsey Poplars: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...

0:00 Introduction
1:39 Open Empty Poems
6:03 Poems about Something
12:22 Conclusion