Next Word, Better Word: The Craft of Writing Poetry

by Stephen Dobyns

Book Overview

This accessible writer's guide provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contemporary concerns and practices. Stephen Dobyns, author of the classic book on the beauty of poetry, "Best Words, Best Order," moves into new terrain in this remarkable book. Bringing years of experience to bear on issues such as subject matter, the mechanics of poetry, and the revision process, Dobyns explores the complex relationship between writers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230621805
• ISBN13: 9780230621800
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"