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In these 59 essays, published female poets share a wealth of practical advice and inspiration. Aimed at students and aspiring and experienced poets alike, the essays address such topics as the women's collective writing experience, tips on teaching in numerous contexts, the publishing process, and essential wisdom to aid the poet in her chosen vocation.
Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword: Molly Peacock
Introduction by Carol Smallwood, Colleen S. Harris and Cynthia Brackett-Vincent
Part I: Our Writing Life—A Collective Voice
1. The Resurgence of Women's Poetry Since the 1970s: A Personal Perspective by Sharon Chmielarz
2. The Fine Art of Revision by Judith Skillman
3. How to Write in Multiple Genres Successfully by Jenny Sadre-Orafai
4. In Praise of the Chapbook: More than Mere Stepping-stones by Diana Woodcock
5. Making Time for Writing Poetry by Linda Rodriguez
6. Mirrors and Muses: Poetry with Friends by Kate Chadbourne
7. Women Writers on the Move: Building a Poetry of Everyday Practice by Purvi Shah
8. The Physics of Poetry by Sharon Chmielarz
9. Poetry at the Swimming Pool and Other Unconventional Places by Kristin Berkey-Abbott
10. Poets, Role Models, and Finding Our Voices by Ona Marae
11. Tapping Inspiration: Using Life Experiences in Your Poetry by Suzanna E. Henshon
12. To Go or Not to Go: The Benefits of Good Writing Conferences by Rosemary Royston
13. Women Writing for (a) Change: History, Philosophy, Programs by Sarah W. Bartlett
14. Writing Taboo: Speaking the Unspeakable by Tracy L. Strauss
Part II: We Who Pass It On—Tips on Teaching
15. Ellen Bass's Top 14 Teaching Tips by Ellen Bass
16. A Few Tips on Effective Line Breaks by Sheila Bender
17. Fishing Lines, Dream Hieroglyphics: How to Begin a Poem by Doris J. Lynch
18. The Constituent Element Approach: Gender-Based Writing Prompts by Bonnie J. Robinson
19. Give 'Em the Beat: Tips on Teaching Meter by Marilyn L. Taylor
20. "Hot Stuff ": Teaching the Women Poets of the 19th Century by Marilyn L. Taylor
21. It Sounds Good to My Ears: Making Poetry Come Alive in the Classroom by Margaret Simon
22. Just Like West Side Story: Teaching English Grammar with Poetry by Lynne Davis
23. Making Your Creative Writing Class International in Scope by Pramila Venkateswaran
24. So, You Want to Present at Conferences and Workshops by Aline Soules
25. Teaching with a Vision: Bringing Your Inner Poet into the Classroom by Suzanna E. Henshon
Part III: The Next Step—Publishing Our Poetry
26. Bardic Bytes: Six Simple Steps Toward Successful E-Promotion by Jennifer A. Hudson
27. Blogging for Poets by Joan Gelfand
28. Braced for the Large, Fat Envelopes: Preparing Poetry Submissions for a Women's Market by Zoë Brigley Thompson
29. Build Your Platform by Joan Gelfand
30. Creating a Community Life with Poetry by Christine Swanberg
31. Creating and Distributing Video Poetry by Alexis Krasilovsky
32. Being a Poet: An Embarrassing Pursuit by Eleanor Lerman
33. From Excellent to Virtuoso: The Winning Contest Poem by Christine Swanberg
34. How—and Why—to Write Book Reviews by Julie R. Enszer
35. How to Promote Your Poetry in Your Free Time (While Working 40 Hours, Teaching at Night, and Restoring a Century-Old House) by Karen Coody Cooper
36. The Importance of Self-Promotion and Blogging by Diana M. Raab
37. Online Presence by Anna Leahy
38. The Publisher-Poet by Rebecca Tolley-Stokes
39. Publishing Regardless of How Impossible It Is by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
40. Revising Your Poetry Manuscript for Theme by Judith Skillman
41. Sending Your Words into the World Via an Echapbook by Arlene L. Mandell
42. Show Me the Money: A Very Brief Guide to Securing Funding for Your Writing by Christina Lovin
43. The Woman Poet as Entrepreneur by Kim Bridgford
44. Writing, Publishing—But What About Presenting? by Carolyn A. Dahl
Part IV: Just for Us—Essential Wisdom
45. Competition and Friendship: Can Both Exist in Writing Groups? by Sharon Chmielarz
46. Creating an Audience: Lessons from the Lesbian and Feminist Publishing Movement by Julie R. Enszer
47. Empowering Yourself as a Poet—A Checklist by Sheila Bender
48. The Excitement of Influence by Anna Leahy
49. Heartfelt Advice for Young Poets by Mary Langer Thompson
50. Journal Writing for Poets by Debbie McCulliss
51. Motherhood Poetry by Yelizaveta P. Renfro
52. Nourishing Your Muse by Diana M. Raab
53. Our Real Mother: Reflections on the Mythic in Poetry by Cassie Premo Steele
54. The Poet's Notebook by Zara Raab
55. The Power of the Non-Poetic: Excavating Your Everyday, Discovering Poetry by Purvi Shah
56. Room 19 Revisited by Rosemary Royston
57. Safety Concerns for Lesbian and Bisexual Women Poets by Ona Marae
58. Secrets of a Successful Woman Writer by Arlene L. Mandell
59. Unique Issues Women Poets Must Overcome by Linda Rodriguez
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