Seems like an obvious one, but you should always proofread your poem before posting it!

After spending a lot of time writing your poem, it can be hard to identify mistakes. Your subconscious sometimes fixes the problems. I find reading the poem out loud helps to stop the brain’s natural auto-correct. And if you can, have someone read through it beforehand.

There are a lot of poetry readers on Instagram, so simple mistakes could be all it takes to lose a reader’s interest. Fixing these basic errors can help you prove yourself as a competent writer.