Ordinary Genius: A Guide for the Poet Within

Addonizio, Kim

ISBN 10: 0393334163 / ISBN 13: 9780393334166

Published by W. W. Norton & Company (edition Original), 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ordinary Genius: A Guide for the Poet Within
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (edition Original)
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393334163
• ISBN 13: 9780393334166
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Original.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

In this fresh approach to writing poetry, the coauthor of the perennially popular The Poet's Companion offers sharp insights into the craft of writing.

"The creative process is just that," maintains Kim Addonizio. "Not a means to an end, but an ongoing participation." A widely acclaimed poet and finalist for the National Book Award, Addonizio meditates on her own process as she encourages writers to explore both their personal and political worlds, to seek inspiration from poets new and old, and to discover the rich poetic resources of the Internet. Lively, accessible, and informative, Ordinary Genius?provides wisdom gleaned through personal experience and offers a heady variety of writing exercises. Chapters on gender, addiction, race and class, metaphor and line invite each individual writer to find and to hone his or her unique voice. This is the perfect book for both experienced writers and beginners eager to glimpse the angel of poetry.

About the Author

Kim Addonizio is the author of eight poetry collections and two books on writing poetry: The Poet’s Companion and Ordinary Genius. Her collection Tell Me was a finalist for the National Book Award. She lives in Oakland, California.