The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry

Kim Addonizio · Dorianne Laux

Nov 2010 · W. W. Norton & Company

About this ebook

From the nuts and bolts of craft to the sources of inspiration, this book is for anyone who wants to write poetry-and do it well.

The Poet's Companion presents brief essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and suggested subjects for writing, each followed by distinctive writing exercises. The ups and downs of writing life—including self-doubt and writer's block—are here, along with tips about getting published and writing in the electronic age. On your own, this book can be your "teacher," while groups, in or out of the classroom, can profit from sharing weekly assignments.

Ratings and reviews

Excellent for the beginning poet. Written in everyday language in a very relaxed style cleverly enabling the the craft or poetry to become very accessible to those who might otherwise be intimidated and reluctant to begin their journey.

not bad

wonderful

About the author

Kim Addonizio is the author of seven poetry collections and two books on writing poetry: The Poet’s Companion (with Dorianne Laux) and Ordinary Genius. Her poetry collection Tell Me was a finalist for the National Book Award. She lives in Oakland, California.

Dorianne Laux’s poetry collections include the Pulitzer Prize finalist Only as the Day Is Long and Life On Earth. She received the Paterson Poetry Prize and is a founding faculty member of Pacific University’s low-residency MFA program. She lives in Richmond, California.