Women on poetry : writing, revising, publishing and teaching

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Women on poetry : writing, revising, publishing and teaching

edited by Carol Smallwood, Colleen S. Harris and Cynthia Brackett-Vincent ; foreword by Molly Peacock

McFarland & Co., c2012

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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.

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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      About the Contributors      Index     

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