How to Build a Long-Lasting Fire: Writing Poems from Your Life

by Carol Morrison

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844259357
• ISBN13: 9780844259352
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Teachings that Think Outside the Class Room

Outside the box...this is not your typical text book. Carol covers all forms of poem but is always pushing beyond the rules. Understand the rules so you can break them or at lease work beyond them. She uses lots of "fire starters" to kick start you in the right direction during each exercise. I am a beginner at this, picking up where I left off 20 years ago. But the writing is to both the teenager and the adult in me. I feel a lean in this book to do better but not the "you have to do this and get an A". Carol has a subtle teachers approach and a very caring attitude toward the poetic art form she loves, at the same time also nurturing a poet's spirit to express themselves. Get this book if you want to start writing poetry or want to be a better writer!

Indispensable tool

This is one of the greatest books I have used as a reference guide for teaching poetry. In the past 8 years I've used it to help non-native English speakers write poetry; I've used sections of it to teach educators how to teach poetry. Great to use as a whole or in chapters, especially for people who might feel intimidated putting pen to paper.

Perfect for those wanting to leave a meaningful legacy

My mom used this book to help her write wonderfuly poetry about herself and her life. It was non-intimidating, interesting, and inspiring for her. Has great examples and ideas for getting started. Good for beginners and advanced writers alike.

A Must Have For Any Aspiring Poet

Clear, concise, and expert. Morrison wastes nothing and introduces everything. Written with experience and a vast knowledge of the art of poetry. A magnificent instruction tool.

Great for prospective writers!

I highly reccomend this book to anyone wishing to express themselves through writing. Through its great exapmles and detailed instructions, this book gives the reader all he will need to begin the long journey into the world of creative writing.