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W. W. Norton & Company (1997), Edition: 1st, 284 pages
Description
Two accomplished poets and teachers offer a poetry primer that includes short essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and possible subjects for writing, along with writing exercises, tips on getting published, and examples of contemporary poetry.
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LibraryThing member RoboJonelle
First of all I will say I am a huge fan of Addonizio's poetry, and when I had to buy this for a creative writing class (when usually I moan about buying textbooks), I bought it with such pride and excitement, I didn't mind standing in line for the good half an hour at my college. Like I've said
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before in previous reviews and on my profile, poetry is a huge passion of mine and though I try to have a schedule when I write, of course, like all writers, my head gets clouded. That's where this wonderful, handy little guide comes in. Filled with dozens of ideas, it should keep anyone writing for days. I also really loved that, on top of my ever growing love for poetry, it made me appreciate it more and even introduced me to new poets and poems I fell in love with. This is a must have for every poet. Show Less
LibraryThing member Crowyhead
A lot of writing guides are total bunk, but this one is really quite good.
LibraryThing member ChuckB
This book is very informative, concerning the art and craft of producing poetry, but the best part about it is the section titled "Ideas for Writing" that follows the lessons in each chapter. Try just a single exercise in each chapter, and you'll soon have a chapbook of fantastic poetry of your own!
LibraryThing member keely_chace
Good insights on the process of writing and compelling writing ideas and exercises from two engaging, accessible poets whose work I admire and enjoy. I especially liked the "Twenty-Minute Exercises" section.
LibraryThing member rmagahiz
I checked this book out of the library and liked it so much I went and got my own copy. I knew about the two authors from their poems but did not know about this book based on their classroom experience with beginning writers until I just stumbled across it. It is packed with a number of practical
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tips and exercises to stimulate the writer. They really emphasize the importance of breaking preconceived ideas of how far a poet can go, giving lots of examples of some boundary breaking idea or technique which they then encourage their readers and students to try out for themselves. Most of these were new to me and quite inspirational in a practical fashion. Although it dates from a number of years ago it doesn't feel dated, though I am sure if they revised it they would be able to come up with numerous new examples and techniques to talk about. Show Less
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English
Original publication date
1997
Physical description
284 p.; 5.5 inches
ISBN
0393316548 / 9780393316544