Useful Websites
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Oxford English Dictionary (OED)The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1000 years of English.
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The Poetry FoundationThe Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. Includes audio recordings of poems.
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Poets.orgCreated by the Academy of American Poets, Poets.org contains thousands of poems as well as hundreds of poet biographies, essays, interviews, and poetry recordings—with new material being added constantly. Also available are resources such as the National Poetry Map, a national events calendar, and poetry lesson plans for teachers.
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Poets and WritersThe nation’s largest nonprofit organization serving creative writers. Includes tips on publishing and promoting your writing as well as resources for finding your writing community.
Books
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The Rag-Picker's Guide to Poetry
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Next Word, Better Word
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This accessible writer's guide provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contemporary concerns and practices. Stephen Dobyns, author of the classic book on the beauty of poetry, Best Words, Best Order, moves into new terrain in this remarkable book. Bringing years of experience to bear on issues such as subject matter, the mechanics of poetry, and the revision process, Dobyns explores the complex relationship between writers and their work. From Philip Larkin to Pablo Neruda to William Butler Yeats, every chapter reveals useful lessons in these renowned poets' work. Both enlightening and encouraging, Next Word, Better Word demystifies a subtle art form and shows writers how to overcome obstacles in the creative process.
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The Portable Poetry Workshop
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THE PORTABLE POETRY WORKSHOP actively involves you in the art of writing and responding to poetry. Using a workshop method that features examples of classical and contemporary poetry and hands-on activities, the text is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide and resource for poetry students at any level.
Call Number: PN1059.A9 M94 2005Publication Date: 2005
