The Everything Writing Poetry Book: A Practical Guide To Style, Structure, Form, And Expression

by Tina D. Eliopulos, Todd Scott Moffett

"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

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

Genres: Poetry, Writing, Reference, Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Pat Stanford · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very basic book for beginners

For me, this would be rated a 3, but I began to look past myself and see what it might offer for someone totally new to writing not only poetry, but writing...anything. For that effort, it gets 5 stars, ergo, my settling on 4. If you need to know basics like where to sit and write or what to write about, this book is a great tool for you. If you are looking to dissect and name each type of poetry, you will have a gem and a keeper for your toolkit shelf.

For a longtime writer of poetry, such as myself, I didn't come away with a sense of knowing anything I couldn't live without.

[N.L. Riviezzo · Rating 3 out of 5]

While not a bad book, I found it overly simplistic and lacking details at least for my learning intents. A decent read for anyone who just wants to know the very, very basics of different types of poetry/verse.

[False · Rating 2 out of 5]

In all fairness I didn't get to spend a lot of time with this book and will probably try again later. I did not like how it started out. If I return, then we'll see if it gets any better.

[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed learning more about poetry. The explanations and examples were excellent. I thought this was a great writing tool to improve my art, and I will be returning to it again and again.

[Isabelle | Nine Tale Vixen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very clearly written by teachers, by which I mean it reads like a textbook — unfortunately, imo this is completely at odds with its subject. Excruciatingly detailed attempts to define the minutiae, which is fine for an indepth-reference but not so much the beginner's guide I thought it was meant to be. Some interesting exercises and examples (though haikus aren't just for kids! Also I was quite bemused by some of the chapter groupings), but definitely not a go-to source.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tina Eliopulos and Todd Moffett were among the most talented writers, teachers and editors in the Master of Creative Writing program at Eastern Washington University when I was there twenty years ago--I hate to admit it's really been that long.

You're so lucky they've written this book. With The Everything Writing Poetry Book, you will be in the best hands.