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Writing Poetry in the Dark
Writing Poetry in the Dark | Stephanie M. Wytovich
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Writing Poetry in the Dark brings together some of the most successful contemporary genre poets to discuss topics related to creating dark and fantastical poetry. While there are countless books available for the aspiring poet, there is a lack of resources specifically for and on speculative poetry, and with the market thriving, publishers who previously did not put out poetry are now adding it to their catalogs, requesting it for their anthologies, and seeking it for their magazines. Given these factors, it seemed like the perfect time to put together a guide for dark poets that addresses some of the unique challenges they face, such as creating monsters out of white space, writing the hybrid poem, or subverting folklore in the retelling of a classic tale. Included in Writing Poetry in the Dark are recommendations on how to bring fear to the page, write from the wound, let violence loose, channel the weird, and tackle the dark side of daily life. There are also practical suggestions for exploring different poetic forms and topics ranging from building worlds, writing from different points of view, and exploring gender and sexuality on the page. This book will bring something different to every speculative writer who is interested in exploring poetry with a genre twist, and it is our hope that this book will help poetry itself continue to evolve, grow, and redefine itself in the market for many years to come.
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Writing Poetry in the Dark | Stephanie M. Wytovich
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HWA Showcase XII-wow. Put a post-it on all the poems that particularly moved me-it's half the book! My poem snuck in, so can't review it objectively, but Stephanie W & co are amazing company! #newcollection #darkpoetry #honored

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Writing Poetry in the Dark | Stephanie M. Wytovich
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‘...brings together some of the most successful contemporary genre poets to discuss topics related to creating dark and fantastical poetry.‘

Finished in June.

This is a nice collection of essays. Includes examples of the different poetry styles discussed. I recommend this to writers.

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