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    Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer: A Poetic Journey into the Creative Process for Readers, Writers, Artists, & Dreamers
    Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer: A Poetic Journey into the Creative Process for Readers, Writers, Artists, & Dreamers
    Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer: A Poetic Journey into the Creative Process for Readers, Writers, Artists, & Dreamers
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    Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer: A Poetic Journey into the Creative Process for Readers, Writers, Artists, & Dreamers

    By Charles Ghigna

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    Poet Charles Ghigna pulls back the curtain of creativity and presents a poetic look into the mind and heart of the creative process. In a series of pithy and poignant reflections, Ghigna reveals insights into personal truths about inspiration, writing, and art. Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer is a companion guide for all who dare follow their dreams and heed the call of the creative life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherResource Publications
    Release dateAug 8, 2019
    ISBN9781532692581
    Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer: A Poetic Journey into the Creative Process for Readers, Writers, Artists, & Dreamers
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    Charles Ghigna

    Charles Ghigna (also known as Father Goose) lives in a treehouse in Alabama. He is the author of more than 100 award-winning books for children and adults from Random House, Capstone, Disney, Hyperion, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Abrams, Charlesbridge and other publishers. His poems appear in hundreds of magazines from The New Yorker and Harper's to Cricket and Highlights. He is a former poetry editor of the English Journal and nationally syndicated feature writer for Tribune Media Services.

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      This simple, sweet book is a great gift for any writer and, really, any reader. Dear Poet is not a long, formal instruction manual on writing (which can be a turn-off), but is instead a glimpse into the creative life. With short, memorable pieces, Charles offers advice, defines what a poem can be, and provides thought-provoking words of wisdom based on his many years as a poet. While it's perfect for someone just beginning the creative adventure, it also serves as inspiration for those who need reminding as to the powerful effect artists have on the way we see the world and why it's so important that we continue to add our voices."The path / to inspiration starts / upon a trail unknown. // Each writer's block / is not a rock. / It is a stepping stone." © 2019 Charles Ghigna, Dear Poet: Notes to a Young Writer

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