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Sestina Poem Writing Tool

A sestina format template, to guide you through creating one of the most fun & satisfying kinds of poems.
Last edited 195 days ago by Katy Stalcup
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Here’s how to use this tool to write your poem:
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In step 1, choose your end words and envoi format. If you want to write some of the poem first and then scroll back up to input the end words, go for it.
In step 2, write your poem (don’t forget a title!). Write in the “write here” column. If you have successfully used the end word, it will highlight in green.
In step 3, export your poem as text. It will save a copy to this doc in , and copy it to the clipboard so you can paste elsewhere if you like. Enjoy!

Step 1: Choose your 6 end words and envoi format

You can always change your selections as you go.
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End words
Letter
Word
1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
6
F
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Envoi format:
(B) E, (D) C, (F), A

Step 2: Write your poem

Poem title:
Stanza
Write here
End word
1
6
2
6
3
6
4
6
5
6
6
6
Stanza
Write here
Contains word
End word
Envoi
3

Step 3: Export your poem as text

Export poem as text and copy to clipboard
The most recent poem is displayed below. All exported poems are saved in .
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