#020 - 14 Best Books to Learn How to Write Poetry (Beginner to Advanced)

Want to seriously level up your poetry? In this Master Your Craft episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, Nathan Hassall (Malibu Poet Laureate) shares the 14 best poetry craft and theory books to learn how to write poetry – from complete beginner to advanced poet.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a serious poet refining your voice, these poetry writing books will give you the tools, techniques, and insights you need to become a better poet and a stronger writer.👉 JOIN OUR POETRY COMMUNITY: https://www.thepoetryvessel.com/signup 📚FIND ALL 14 POETRY CRAFT BOOKS ON AMAZON HERE:- https://tinyurl.com/thepoetryvessel📖 CHECK OUT THE READING LIST:- “A Poetry Handbook” by Mary Oliver - https://amzn.to/48wVbGS- “The Poetry Home Repair Manual” by Ted Kooser. - https://amzn.to/4oBhOzZ- “Letters to a Young Poet” by Rainer Maria Rilke - https://amzn.to/3KCsOyY- "Ordinary Genius" by Kim Addonizio - https://amzn.to/4iDFT7V- “A Primer for Poets and Readers of Poetry” by Gregory Orr - https://amzn.to/48sfDbH- “The Art of Attention: A Poet’s Eye” by Donald Revell - https://amzn.to/4ixp3r2- “Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry” by Jane Hirshfield - https://amzn.to/4iB7PZL- “Ten Windows: How Great Poems Transform the World” by Jane Hirshfield - https://amzn.to/48f49JU- “Doorways to Poetry” by Louis Untermeyer - https://amzn.to/48f49JU- “Proofs and Theories: Essays on Poetry” by Louise Glück - https://amzn.to/3Ka7b99- “In Search of Duende” by Federico García Lorca - https://amzn.to/4aoZ7vK- “The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches” by Matsuo Bashō - https://amzn.to/3KuNPeW- “That Wondrous Pattern: Essays on Poetry and Poets” by Kathleen Raine - https://amzn.to/3KB10ei- “Poetic Diction: A Study in Meaning” by Owen Barfield - https://amzn.to/3KB10ei 🎯 FOLLOW FOR MORE:👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathanhassall🌀 The Poetry Vessel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoetryvessel📧 Business inquiries: [email protected]🎥 THE FILM GEAR WE USE: https://shorturl.at/j9MTW🙏 ONLINE TIP JAR: https://www.nathanhassall.com/support-our-journey 📕 More Recommended Books — https://shorturl.at/SOYRP⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – 14 Best Poetry Craft & Theory Books (Intro)00:41 – Master Your Craft Series & Meet Malibu Poet Laureate, Nathan Hassall01:53 – How We Chose These 14 Essential Poetry Books02:29 – Book 1: Mary Oliver – A Poetry Handbook (Best Beginner Poetry Guide)03:26 – Book 2: Ted Kooser – The Poetry Home Repair Manual (Editing & Revision)04:06 – Book 3: Rilke – Letters to a Young Poet (Finding Your Purpose as a Writer)04:55 – Book 4: Kim Addonizio – Ordinary Genius (Poetry Prompts & Practice)05:59 – Book 5: Gregory Orr – A Primer for Poets (Forms, Lyric & Narrative)06:38 – Book 6: Greywolf “Art Of” Series – The Art of Attention by Donald Revell07:32 – Book 7-8: Jane Hirshfield – Nine Gates & Ten Windows (Poetry & Consciousness)09:28 – Book 9: Lewis Untermeyer – Doorways to Poetry (Deep Craft & Exercises)11:10 – Book 10: Louise Glück – Proofs and Theories (Essays on Poetry & Silence)12:22 – Book 11: Federico García Lorca – In Search of Duende (Darkness & Myth in Poetry)13:48 – Book 12: Matsuo Bashō – The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Haiku & Attention)15:26 – Book 13: Kathleen Raine – That Wondrous Pattern (Romantic Imagination & Spirit)17:18 – Book 14: Owen Barfield – Poetic Diction (Meaning, Metaphor & Consciousness)19:22 – Recap of All 14 Poetry Craft & Theory Books19:41 – How to Build Your Own Poetry Craft Reading List20:18 – Why Serious Poets Must Study Craft (Do the Work)20:51 – Outro: Book Links, Mailing List & Thank You—FTC DISCLAIMER:Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you click on them I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The commission is paid by the retailers, at no cost to you, and this helps to support our channel and keep our videos free. Thank you!