{"title":"Nigel McLoughlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigel McLoughlin\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and practical works that bridge the gap between poetry creation and education. His books provide valuable guidance for both budding poets and educators seeking to inspire creativity through structured workshops and exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully crafted resources that explore poetic techniques and foster imaginative expression, making his collection a vital companion for anyone interested in developing their poetic voice or teaching the art of poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-portable-poetry-workshop-by-nigel-mcloughlin-9780230522305","title":"The Portable Poetry Workshop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the art of poetry writing from a practice-based perspective, showing how form, trope and theory inform the practical craft of writing poems. It is divided into three key sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering sonnets, ballads, blank verse and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrope and device\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing topics such as irony, imagery and voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoetics and practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, which discusses the writing of poets such as Robert Frost, Amy Lowell and Frank O’Hara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter unpacks a particular concept or form, using examples to display it in practice. The book is filled with exercises to get you writing, and hints and tips for effective re-writing and for avoiding common pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by published poets, many of whom teach writing or literature, \u003ci\u003eThe Portable Poetry Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e will push you to explore beyond your creative writing boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428304503020,"sku":"9780230522305","price":69.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780230522305.jpg?v=1774497075"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nigel-mcloughlin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}