The complete idiot's guide to writing poetry
You're no idiot, of course. You've read poetry that has touched your heart, and you'd like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you're discovering that good instruction can be as elusive as a good metaphor. Don't let your Muse leave you! With loads of smart advice and helpful exercises, 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry' will help you compose powerful, emotion-packed poems that you can be proud of. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get: -Simple explanatgions of the building blocks of poetry; metaphor, imagery, symbolism, repitition, and more.-A step-by-step guide to the poetic process from your first inspiration to your poems' last stanza.-Easy-to-follow guidelines for writing sonnets, sestinas, narrative poems, and more!
1 online resource (xxviii, 338 pages) : illustrations
9781440689918, 9781440695636, 9781440694202, 1440689911, 1440695636, 1440694206
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Print version:
Part 1: What is poetry and how do I write it? What is poetry and how do I begin to write?
Exposing poetry's bones: what poetry is made of
Getting started (and over the fear of starting!): the poetic process
All your words fit to print (and some that aren't): keeping journals. Part 2. Opening the Stanza's door: entering poetry. Painting with words: imagery
Metaphorically speaking
Repetition, repetition, repetition
The sound of music
You've got rhythm: metrical poetry. Part 3: Popular types of poems and how to write them. Tell me a story: narrative poetry
Love and the great beyond
The three faces of Eve: persona poems and letter poems
Spellbinding!: list poems and rituals
Some fun fixed forms
More fun forms. Part 4: Poetry and practicality. Cursed be he who stirs my bones!: avoiding poetry pitfalls
How do you get to Carnegie Hall?: revision, revision, revision
To slam or not to slam?: reading your poetry in public
Writing in a vacuum: workshops, colonies, conferences
Your name in print: getting published
Pen out of ink?: beating writer's block
Poetry appreciation 101
Writing poetry FAQs: most frequently asked questions