Is this the right book for me? A comprehensive guide to writing poetry Write Poetry
- & Get It Published is a user-friendly & comprehensive guide written by two well-published poets that will prove indispensible if you're seeking creative guidance inspiration & practical advice. Covering everything from mood style & tone to poetry on the internet this fully updated edition will help you find your voice. Containing straightforward advice & the very latest on prizes festivals & performance poetry this book will enable an aspiring or seasoned poet alike to gain the confidence & necessary knowledge to write & publish compelling poetry. Write Poetry & Get it Published
Includes:: Chapter 1: What does it take to be a poet? Chapter 2: Bump-starting the poem Chapter 3: A challenge to the reader: groundwork exercises Chapter 4: Getting started: working arrangements Chapter 5: I gotta use words when I talk to you Chapter 6: Letters alphabets & lists Chapter 7: Visualizing Chapter 8: Drafting & revision Chapter 9: Using models Chapter 10: The co-operative approach Chapter 11: Subject matter Chapter 12: Context mood & tone Chapter 13: Writing in different modes Chapter 14: Style Chapter 15: Getting the rhymes to chose you Chapter 16: It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing Chapter 17: Translation Chapter 18: Writing for children Chapter 19: Getting published Chapter 20: ipoems & cyber verse Chapter 21: Reading aloud Chapter 22: Poetry prizes & festivals Chapter 23: ars poetica Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive
Features: Not got much time? One five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt & how to use it.