Words, Words, Words: How to Write Poetry

Addonizio is an accomplished poet and prose writer, and her second guide is loaded with creative poetry writing exercises and examples from her own and other poets' work.

The two authors set out to go beyond the maxim "write what you know" to figuring out what that is, how to write it, and what to do when doubt sets in.

In Hugo's opinionated lectures, he maintains that the poet is her own best teacher, but he offers plenty of guidance and personal experience from his own self-taught lessons.

Poet's Market publishes its comprehensive guide yearly, including detailed submission and publication information on thousands of literary magazines and several essays and articles with advice for poets seeking publication.

With a poetry section that includes a self-driven eight-week lesson plan, this book provides instruction, inspiration, and tips on everything from what to write to how to workshop.

This book compiles articles, essays and exercises on myriad aspects of poetry from dozens of experienced poetry writers and teachers.

More of a meditation than a guide, this slim book explores the element of attention and presence in a poet's consciousness.

This heartfelt advice from a tremendously important poet has earned its place as a classic in thousands of poets' hearts.

Generations of writers have relied on the simple, clear grammar and style guidelines of the Strunk and White guide. Even if you're going to subvert the rules of grammar, it helps to know them well.