Writing Poetry (Paperback)

This volume presents new versions of key chapters from the recent Routledge/Open University textbook, Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings for writers who are specialising in writing poetry. It offers the novice writer engaging and creative activities, making use of insightful, relevant readings from the work of well-known authors to illustrate the techniques presented. Using his experience and expertise as a teacher as well as a poet, Bill Herbert guides aspiring writers through such key writing skills as: drafting voice imagery rhyme form theme. The volume is further updated to include never-before published dialogues with prominent poets such as Vicki Feaver, Gillian Allnutt, Kathleen Jamie, Linda France, Douglas Dunn, Sean O'Brien and Jo Shapcott. Concise and practical, Writing Poetry offers an inspirational guide to the methods and techniques of this challenging and rewarding genre and is a must-read for aspiring poets.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	W.N. Herbert
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	196
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-46154-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-46154-5
Barcode:	9780415461542

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