A rare inside look into the creative process of acclaimed poets.
 
Through exclusive interviews, The Process of Poetry offers unprecedented access into the minds of literary greats like Don Paterson and Gillian Clarke as they unpack how an inkling of an idea grows into an award-winning poem.
 
'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 can readily apply to our own work.' – Mslexia
 
"A fantastic idea... will prove invaluable to poets, creative writing students, and anyone interested in the creative process." - Malika Booker, Writer, Poet and Theatre Maker
 
From first drafts to finished works, famous poets reveal their full poetic process, sharing insights into their inspiration, influences, editing decisions and more. This behind-the-scenes peek covers a diverse range of styles and backgrounds.
 
Topics span from poetic techniques like rhyme and rhythm to common themes of love, nature, grief and politics. There is something for all poetry enthusiasts.
 
Journalist Rosanna McGlone has interviewed over 100 leading authors with work published in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald and more. Her plays and poetry have won BBC and Arts Council awards.
 
For anyone fascinated by the magic behind iconic poems, The Process of Poetry grants VIP access straight from the great wordsmiths themselves.
 
"This convinced me that poets are not born but made."—Alistair Findlay, The Morning Star