For the nth time, I said for me, “writing is like breathing with words”. But as I read more and more and write more and more, I realize there is so much learning to do to be able to “breathe” better.
As Stephen King said in his awesome book On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
Confession time: Since November, I have not finished a single book after finishing 60 from January to October 2016. I am on a reading block but I have not stopped reading poetry. I read some works of Maya Angelou, Charles Bukowski, Emily Dickinson and I promise myself I will read more.
Because I want to grow in this word-made field of poetry. I want to write better. I want to breathe better.
Then recently, I received an email about this awesome poetry guide titled The Writer’s Guide to Poetry by Signature, Knopf and Penguin Random House.
In it you’ll find:
- Insights from 11 award-winning poets.
- Advice on how to overcome imposter syndrome.
- 3 classic poems illustrated by artist Nathan Gelgud.
- Anne Lamott on the devils of perfectionism.
- Important tips on “telling it slant.”
- And more.
I will be reading this book this Lenten Break and if you want to get your copy visit here.
Happy reading and writing, my darlings! ❤
Thank you for sharing 🙂 Enjoy the book!
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thank you dear! it was a good read! 😀
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Ooh!! Thank you for sharing this dearie.. And Bukowski. I adore the man. ❤
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aww. i dream of buying one of his books. -_-
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I will check out this one too…enjoy the break..
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thank you dear! ❤ it was one good read
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Thanks for the recommendation Rosema. Have you read poemcrazy by Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge? It is another wonderful poetry writing guide. Have a blessed and happy Easter.
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oooh. i haven’t! i have to! thank you, Davy! 🙂 i hope Easter has been blessed there! ❤
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It was a peaceful and enjoyed break with the family, thank you Rosema 🙂
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that’s nice! 🙂 you’re welcome!
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Aww, you’re a sweetheart for sharing this ❤️❤️ Sadly, I’m on a reading block too. Been so for a while now 😭
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awwwww. i think it happens. 🙂 i hope it will end sooonest darling!
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Happy reading, girl! 🙂
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thank you dear! ❤
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You’re most welcome. ^^
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❤
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Got mine! Thanks for sharing!
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yay! have you read it dear? 🙂
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Oh great. I’ve downloaded the guide. Thanks for sharing this Rosema. 😘
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yay! i hope you’ll enjoy it! 😀 i did!
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I seem to have less time and energy than in the old days….I read my Bible and devotionals, that’s about it…oh, and blogs 🙂
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awww. i understand. ❤ ❤ ❤
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❤ 🙂 ❤
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Thanks for sharing, my dear friend ❤️ I’ve downloaded! 😉
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yay! have you read it? 😀 i enjoyed it dear. ❤
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Read halfway 😬
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yay! 😀 it’s okay! 😉
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