Book Review: Ted Kooser’s The Poetry Home Repair Manual
Posted 31 January, 2009 in Book Reviews, Poetry
Kooser’s book is aimed at the beginning poet, but anyone could pick up useful ideas about revision, metaphor and simile, and imagining an audience. Kooser’s writing is warm and often funny, and his advice is realistic and practical. This is not a book to read if you’re looking for a quick way to become a famous poet. But if you’re interested in putting in the necessary hours (and hours and hours and hours) needed to turn out respectable writing, Kooser can help you use your time more productively and enjoyably.
Recommended.
Your comment:
SEARCH
NAVIGATION
- Home
- About Me
- E-Mail me
- Events
- Poetry
- Press
- Publications
- RSS Feed
- Recorded Readings
- Résumé [PDF]
- Store
WHO?
Jason Crane is the host of the The Jazz Session, the online jazz interview show. His first collection of poems, Unexpected Sunlight (FootHills Publishing, 2010) is now available. Named by the LA Times as one of 25 arts & culture people to follow on Twitter. (Read the full bio.)
-
BUY THE BOOK
My first poetry collection, Unexpected Sunlight, is now available. Get your copy!
My show: THE JAZZ SESSION
I’m a vegan.
