The Everything Writing Poetry Book
eBook - ePub

The Everything Writing Poetry Book

A Practical Guide To Style, Structure, Form, And Expression

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Everything Writing Poetry Book

A Practical Guide To Style, Structure, Form, And Expression

About this book

'Poetry is what gets lost in translation.' --Robert Frost

Giving voice to ''what gets lost in translation'' is the challenge every poet faces. With The Everything Writing Poetry Book, that challenge just got easier. Featuring examples from works of celebrated poets and instruction on communicating your ideas, this clear and accessible reference helps you gain confidence as you find your own voice. Written by a team who each hold a master’s degree and teach creative writing and literature, this easy-to-follow guide has all you need to take your work to the next level.

With this handy guide, you will learn to:
  • Create meter and rhyme
  • Express your innermost thoughts
  • Use imagery and metaphor
  • Polish your word play
  • Find your own rhythm
  • Work with other writers
  • and more

The Everything Writing Poetry Book helps you make the most of this rewarding craft - whether you’re a fledgling poet or a seasoned wordsmith.

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Yes, you can access The Everything Writing Poetry Book by Tina D Eliopulos,Todd Scott Moffett in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Literature & Creative Writing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Everything
Year
2005
Print ISBN
9781593373221
eBook ISBN
9781440523151

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Top Ten Poetic Inspirations
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Why Write Poetry?
  8. 2. Beginning the Journey
  9. 3. Important Details
  10. 4. The Sound of Poetry
  11. 5. Poetic Language
  12. 6. All about Meter
  13. 7. Poetic Forms
  14. 8. Sonnets, Odes, and Ghazals
  15. 9. The Sestina, Pantoum, and Villanelle
  16. 10. Writing about Love
  17. 11. Writing about Family and Friends
  18. 12. Writing about Home
  19. 13. Writing about Environment
  20. 14. Writing about Work and Play
  21. 15. Writing about Culture
  22. 16. Writing Humorously
  23. 17. Writing for Children
  24. 18. Vision and Revision
  25. 19. Poetry Groups
  26. 20. Getting Published
  27. Appendix A • Additional Resources for Poets
  28. Appendix B • Glossary of Terms
  29. Appendix C • Acknowledgments and Bibliography