Ebook: The Everything Writing Poetry Book: A Practical Guide to Style, Structure, Form, and Expression

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Top Ten Poetic Inspirations; Introduction; Chapter 1: Why Write Poetry?; Chapter 2: Beginning the Journey; Chapter 3: Important Details; Chapter 4: The Sound of Poetry; Chapter 5: Poetic Language; Chapter 6: All about Meter; Chapter 7: Poetic Forms; Chapter 8: Sonnets, Odes, and Ghazals; Chapter 9: The Sestina, Pantoum, and Villanelle; Chapter 10: Writing about Love; Chapter 11: Writing about Family and Friends; Chapter 12: Writing about Home; Chapter 13: Writing about Environment; Chapter 14: Writing about Work and Play.;"Poetry is what gets lost in translation."--Robert FrostGiving 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.