Top 10 tips for being a successful poet

Here's some well worded tips on being  successful poet from former Laureate, Andrew Motion.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-29538180

I like his comments about rhyme

Use everything in your toolbox.

Also

read your poetry out loud

is crucial. How does it feel in your mouth? Do you stumble?

Mind you, he's not defining 'successful'