The Process of Poetry

"A fascinating, from-the-horse's-mouth insight into how poems are made - and a welcome reminder that the most important part of writing is re-writing." - Tristram Saunders

-- Tristram Saunders * The Telegraph *

"She expects a reader to stretch to meet her, and she's humble enough to admit that she too must read more, think more and stretch herself in the service of poetry." - Hilary Menos

-- Hilary Menos * The Friday Poem *

"This convinced me that poets are not born but made."—Alistair Findlay

-- Alistair Findlay * The Morning Star *

"A must-have resource! I absolutely adored this book! Revelatory within the field."—Ella-Mae Lewes

-- Ella-Mae Lewes * Waterstones *

'a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the 'skill and stamina involved in crafting a poem'...valuable insight into what worked and what didn't, which we can readily apply to our own work.' – Mslexia