gentle hues summon more color spring stirring
The Perfect Resource for Writing
Book Review
In my dreams —
it must have been in my dreams
because I clearly
remember telling you
about this book.
(either that or my review wasn’t approved by the big guys).
"When we create poetry, we become better writers," writes Colleen Chesebro in her book, Word Craft: Prose & Poetry, The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry. Being a writer myself, there's nothing more I want than to become better. But I have a tendency to overwrite. And so this year, I decided to explore the notion of brevity-- say more with less, tighter. Lucky for me I happened upon this amazing poet's community that congregated at Ms.Chesebro’s weekly poetry cove: "Tanka Tuesday," and started slowly to see how Syllabic poetry could indeed add so much to my desire to improve my craft. And now, thanks to this new mindset, I feel my verbs and grammar have seen a boost in the brevity of words. I first "heard" someone praise this book in a comment and readily bought the digital book in March and having browsed through the book, I decided to enter my first ever NaPoWriMo in April. Yes, my people, it was this book that gave me the incentive to even consider doing something like that! An accidental poet and I'll have you know that I was the proudest I've ever been. And we're talking poetry! Long story short, in September I purchased the paperback copy of the same book so that now, as the proud owner of the physical words of Ms. Chesebro, I feel her generous encouragement every time I touch the book. The book begins with an introduction to how Colleen's journey began – her poetry community, and goes on to discuss definitions of meter, syllable, and stresses, and the hard work required to find your creative soul. She suggests ways to encourage creativity, talks about figurative language and gives tips for finding inspiration too. Author Colleen Chesebro's generous heart and kind soul shine in the book. This is a fabulous book, and one that Author Colleen Chesebro should be very proud of. I know I'm proud to see her book on my shelf and consult it every time I need to count syllables. In my dreams -- it must be because I really thought I already reviewed this book-- I already told you about this book. (either that or my review wasn't approved by the big guys). I highly recommend this book as a perfect resource for writing with brevity: A sure winner. 5-stars. *** © 2021 selmamartin.com
Picture Prompt: Tilini – The Himalaya, 2021 photo credit – Sangeetha.
Be well, my lovelies, I wish you miracles.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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So beautiful picture.
So glad you liked it. Be well, Raj.
Thanks Selma!
I really am captivated by your haiku – the idea of gentle hues – wow – it’s the word choice – gentle, so unusual but perfect – summoning – another brilliant word – what’s to come later …. the bolder, brighter as Spring grows its wings and slips into summer ….. how absolutely wonderful —
and I’m glad you’ve found a reference book that brings you such pleasure and insight 🙂
B.B. my friend ….
oh, and kudos to you for doing NaPoWriMo — it’s a bit of “insanity” tucked into one month! 😂😉 but it can yield such good results ….
Selma, your poetic review touched my heart. Thank you so much for being part of our poetry community. It’s greatly enhanced with your poetic touch. <3
Mean every word. It’s a wonderful book. So happy with it. Thank you. 😘
You’re so welcome my friend. Thanks again. ❤️
Congratulations to Colleen on the well-deserved stellar review of Word Craft!
Yes. Congrats to Colleen. And doing that was my greatest pleasure.
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Selma!
I agree 100% great book and so encouraging as you say. Great job by Colleen. 🙂
Thanks, Marge.
A beautiful review for a wonderful book. Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic praise! Good on you, Colleen.
Thanks, Annette. My great pleasure.
I love photo prompts and your simple haiku is alive with ripe imagery! Your book review in poetic form is alluring too. 🙂
Hey, Jaya. Thanks for visiting and commenting on the haiku and review as well. I appreciate the support here. Be well.
I’m so glad to know of Colleen 🙂 tx for lovely post, Selma <3
da-AL, how’s my favorite podcaster doing? I’m telling my small audience about that in a brief write up about you this weekend. I hope it entices more people to go take a look. Oh, you’re so very welcome, my sweets. I do it for the long friendship we have. I always want to support you.
I’m glad you enjoyed knowing about Colleen. I’m not kidding, she has a heart of gold: so generous. Be well, da-AL. Keep doing what you doing.
how lucky I am to have you as a friend, dear Selma <3
It really is wonderful to attempt to express thoughts in shorter bursts. I don’t have the patience to do a NaNo book. So to anyone that has, does currently or will in the future – Good Luck.
I have a hard copy of Colleen’s book too. It is nice to have such a wonderful reference filled with so many different poets’ examples 😀
It’s a wonderful book. Yes. 💃🏼 📕 👏
🙂
Lovely review for a wonderful guide to this lovely creative format.
Hey, Sally. I saw that on Twitter. Made my day. So cool of you to do that. Much obliged. xoxo 😘 Be well, dear one. I wish you miracles
My pleasure Selma and take care ♥