You already know a lot more about poetry than you think. Ever recited nursery rhymes? How about sung lyrics or jingles for products? There's a bit of poetry in all of these and in much of your everyday life.

This book was written to ignite the many stages of your poetry-writing journey, from the first spark of an idea through the editing and publication process.

Chock-full of real-world advice, poetry examples, and prompts—here's inspiration to turbo-charge your verse for writers of all skill levels as well as plenty of creativity for workshops and classes within these packed pages.