
Writing Poetry
W. N. Herbert(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 25. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-0-415-46154-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-46154-2 (9780415461542)
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Person
Newcastle University, UK
Content
1. Drafting Part 2 Dialogue: Vicki Feaver 2. Line Part 2 Dialogue: Gillian Allnutt 3. Voice Part 2 Dialogue: Kathleen Jamie Herbert 4. Imagery Part 2 Dialogue: Linda France 5. Rhyme Part 2 Dialogue: Douglas Dunn 6. Form Part 2 Dialogue: Sean O'Brien 7. Theme Part 2 Dialogue: Jo Shapcott