The Art of the Almost Said: The Christian Writer's Guide to Writing Poetry

"FAR AND AWAY THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ ON THE ART AND THE COMMERCE OF POETRY." -LATAYNE SCOTT

This newly revised edition of The Art of the Almost Said updates all the information that poets who want to hone their craft need most: *- Finding Your Voice

• Overcoming Writer's Block
• Publishing and Self-Publishing
• Recommended Reading Lists
• What Makes a Good Poem?
  - Reaching Readers
  - Online Resources
  - Practical Exercises . . . and Much MoreThis book is not for the poetry professional; it's for the struggling poet, the wanting-to-get-better poet, the hoping-to-publish-someday poet. Readers of the previous edition have praised it for being "relevant," "accessible," "careful, welcoming, and encouraging," "informed," "delightful," and "whimsical." In addition to a thorough updating, new material has been added, including an appendix in which dozens of classic poets answer the question "Just What Is Poetry?" In short, it will help you uncover the poems you were meant to write-and find outlets so others can read them. ROBERT HUDSON has published two volumes of poetry, a novel, a collection of short stories, four books of nonfiction, numerous chapbooks, and The Christian Writer's Manual of Style*, which has become a standard reference in the Christian publishing industry. He was an editor for Zondervan/HarperCollins Christian Publishers for thirty-five years. He and his wife, award-winning poet Shelley Townsend-Hudson, live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.