Crafting Poetry

Everyone with a love of words can write a poem, and Crafting Poetry is designed to show how it can be done and to take the mystique out of the art. Its advice is basic and practical, taking the writer from the first spark of an idea to its final revision. This is a guide to invigorate all poets, novices and experienced alike, with the excitement of the craft, and to provide useful help in exploring their skills, as well as advice on publication, time management, competitions, and giving readings and talks.