An essential handbook for all poets. Secrets from a long time consistent winner of many poetry forums. An in-depth guide to creating winning poems. Filled with winning examples, illustrations and New England humor. Robert Shelford hit the nail on the head saying in the book’s introduction regarding the information it contains: "…there for the taking for those with the will to emulate the creativity and mine the resourcefulness of one of America’s finest poets and editors, Esther M. Leiper." The book is filled with your helpful suggestions for poets. Beginners will find impetus to gain recognition, while pros can find tips they never considered. Esther's sunny style—with anecdotes, examples, and quotes—has realism based on forty years of contest success. WIN! Poetry Contests, with the Patterns and Forms to Get You There will launch writing careers and become a classic text. Teachers will frequently use this invaluable reference tool!
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Esther M. Leiper-Estabrooks earned a BA in English at VCU, a BS in Education from St. Joseph's College, and did graduate work at TTU. Esther M. Leiper is the Poetry Editor of WRITERS' Journal magazine. She writes two regular columns and judges the magazine's tri-annual poetry contests. She has won in over 1000 contests and published as many poems. She has published nine poetry books, ten poetry booklets, a cookbook, science fiction stories, and several ghost-written books. Besides freelancing and ghosting, Leiper illustrates her own books plus those of others. She also conducts workshops, readings, and participates in functions of The Poetry Society of New Hampshire.
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Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on Title Page, and Gift Inscribed by others. Review copy with promotional material. Light shelf wear only to this otherwise near new copy! Leiper is the Poet Laureate of the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. ; 1 x 8.3 x 5.3 Inches; 340 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 10581