From acrostics and ballads to meter and metaphor, author and poet Judy Young has written a collection of poems to illustrate poetic tools, terms, and techniques. Each term or technique is demonstrated in an accompanying poem so readers can see the method at work.

"Poetry never goes out of style. An ancient writing form found in civilizations across the world, poetry continues to inform the way we write now, whether we realize it or not--especially in social media--with its focus on brevity and creating the greatest possible impact with the fewest words. Poetry 101 is your companion to the wonderful world of meter and rhyme, and walks you through the basics of poetry. From Shakespeare and Chaucer, to Maya Angelou...

"A collection of playfully elucidating essays to help reluctant poetry readers become well-versed in verse Developed from Adam Sol's popular blog, How a Poem Moves is a collection of 35 short essays that walks readers through an array of contemporary poems. Sol is a dynamic teacher, and in these essays, he has captured the humor and engaging intelligence for which he is known in the classroom. With a breezy style, Sol delivers essays that are perfect...

Homeward bound Doris Link-Schreiber's third book of poetry - is a collective reflection on "home," in its widest sense. Doris opens the volume with a bit of background on the title which sets the stage for the reader's journey, and a journey it is, across life's encounters, summed up by Doris as: fragmentation, healing, and wholeness. There are no clear definitions given which is the beauty of poetry-ever speaking to the heart. You will find levity,...

Explains what metaphors, similes, and other word pictures are, and provides examples of how they have been used in poetry.

Analyzes different features used in poetry, such as alliteration, rhymes, and word play, and offers tips on how to use these features when writing poems.