Still my favorite book about words. ( )

I wish i had finished it.

I bought this book, poemcrazy, by Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge, at The Bookstore in Chico, California, whole visiting my daughter who is going to college there at Chico State University. I picked it up because of both the title and the photo on the cover, never having heard of the book or the author before. It was truly a hidden little gem that day in a room full of possibilities. Part way through reading the book, I searched for and found the author on goodreads and Facebook. I sent her a friend request and a message telling her how much I was loving her book and how inspiring it is. She accepted my friend request and wrote back. We’ve since corresponded, and I’ve signed up for a poetry through art writing workshop with her.

This book has become my all-time favorite book about poetry and how to write it, and it’s also in my top two books about writing in general. My copy is now lovingly highlighted and annotated, and I can’t wait to start using some of Susan’s ideas in my creative writing class. Not only does this book inspire creativity and new ways of playing with words, but also it is wonderfully written and just plain fun to read. It has taken its place among my top 20 books of all time. ( )

This is one of those writing guides where every exercise or tidbit of advice is paired with a story. Even the most bland remembrances suddenly become fodder for writing, even I know that as a writer, but it doesn't mean I want a writing guide made up of them. I was hoping for something with a bit more teeth. ( )

Fun and helpful when you are stuck or need a little inspiration. ( )