Be a Poet!

“Be a Poet! is comprehensive in scope, covering just about every kind of poem in the English language—and highly readable. In this fairly dense book on the history and craft of poetry, it is this informal tone that sets it apart from the rest.”—Patricia Lee Lewis, Director, Patchwork Farm Writing Retreat

“A foundational guide. Though she concentrates on . . . poetic forms, rhyme types, meter etc.: her approach is informal. . . . The book has value as a compact manual of the poet's tools.”—Library Journal

"This litle gem focuses on the techniques involved in writing poetry, including a look at the styles and major forms of English verse."--ALA @ Your Library's Campaign for American Libraries

"An excellent edition for the teacher interested in clear explanations of poetic devices such as meter, simile, etc. Includes descriptions and examples of classic and contemporary poetic forms as well as, including the ode, sonnet, and ballad. Excellent resource for more advanced students or teachers who aspire to craft more developed poems themselves."--Julie Reinhagen, The Poet Within

"This book discussed everything from the study of words, to style choices, to literary techniques. The discussions on rhythm, meter, rhyme, and many forms of poetry are valuable for the writer who is trying to improve and formalize his or her work."--Helen Ciaravino, How to Publish Your Poetry