Research Guides: Creative Writing: Poetry

Poetry Writing Resources

How to Write a Poem by John Redmond
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781405124805
Publication Date: 2005-09-02
An innovative introduction to writing poetry designed for students of creative writing and budding poets alike. Challenges the reader's sense of what is possible in a poem. Traces the history and highlights the potential of poetry. Focuses on the fundamental principles of poetic construction, such as: Who is speaking? Who are they speaking to? Why does their speaking take this form? Considers both experimental and mainstream approaches to contemporary poetry. Consists of fourteen chapters, making it suitable for use over one semester. Encourages readers to experiment with their poetry.
Poetry and the Meaning of Life by David Hanauer
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 0887511066
Publication Date: 2004-04-22
In Poetry and the Meaning of Life, David explains how teachers can use poems to help students understand and express important thoughts, feelings, and experiences. He does this by discussing theories of reading and writing and relating these to vignettes that demonstrate how real teachers in real classrooms have used poetry to put these theories into practice.
The Practice of Poetry by Robin Behn (Editor); Chase Twichell (Editor)
Call Number: PN1059 .A9 P7 1992
ISBN: 0062715070
Publication Date: 1992-09-01
A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.
Western Wind by John F. Nims (Editor)
Call Number: PN1042 .N6 1992
ISBN: 0070465746
Publication Date: 1992-01-01
Covers forms and historical examples of poetry, with writing exercises and ideas for further exploration.
Writing Poetry: Where poems come from and how to write them by David Kirby
Call Number: PN1059.A9 K57 1989
ISBN: 0871161591
Publication Date: 1989-03-01
Presents the basics of writing and understanding poetry, with a discussion of the various styles and rules, solutions for beating writer's block, and advice on how to markety poems.
Writing Poetry from the Inside Out by Sandford Lyne
Call Number: PN1059.A9 L96 2007
ISBN: 9781402208447
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
"In Writing Poetry from the Inside Out, poet and national poetry workshop leader, Sandford Lyne, offers the writing exercises, guidance, and encouragement you need to find the poet inside you."

12 Ways to Write a Poem
Ideas from O Magazine
Creative Writing Now -- How to Write Poetry
Learn how to write poetry or how to improve as a poet with step-by-step advice on how to get poetry ideas and turn them into poems.
The Time Is Now -- Poets & Writers
Weekly writing prompts

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