How to Be a Poet Marilyn Hacker written toward the end of

written toward the end of Lorca’s brief life

constitute so many variations on the theme

epic ambition

vulnerable and assured

What brings them together is the extraordinary

How to Be a Poet Marilyn Hacker written toward the end ofHow to be a Poet is the brainchild of poet Jo Bell and editor Jane Commane. As a natural follow on to the 52 Project of 2014, this book aims to help poets taking the next step in developing, working and participating in the wider creative community as a writer. How to be a Poet combines practical advice and topical mini essays that examine both the technical and creative dimensions of being a poet. Its a no nonsense manual where weve replaced the