Poets' Handbook : A Guide to Building Great Poems

If you're an aspiring poet, this concise, informative handbook will be a valuable reference source.

This is a complete step-by-step guide to poetry, from the very first spark of inspiration to the final revision.

Beginning with the basics - what poetry is, Kenneth C Steven will teach you a whole range of essential topics including: building a poem from start to finish; how to edit your poems; advice on different verse forms; techniques to make rhyme work more efficiently; writing for children; and depth, lyricism and technical skill.

This is a handbook to invigorate all poets, novices and experienced alike, written by a professional who's been there and knows how you feel - a handbook full of encouragement, help and hope for all to read and enjoy.