Ordinary Genius

By Kim Addonizio

Unlock your poetic voice through exploration and inspiration.

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311 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the poetic journey with Kim Addonizio as she guides writers to explore personal and political realms. Discover inspiration from diverse poets and the vast resources of the Internet. Through engaging exercises and insights on topics like gender and metaphor, writers are invited to hone their unique voices. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a beginner, this book offers a fresh perspective on the creative process, encouraging ongoing participation rather than a final destination. Will you find your poetic genius?

From the publisher

“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.

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