Glitter in the Blood: A Poet's Manifesto for Better, Braver Writing - Hardcover

by Mindy Nettifee (Author)

A beacon of guidance and a call to poetic rebellion, Glitter in the Blood: A Poet's Manifesto for Better, Braver Writing stands as both the ultimate guidebook and a rallying anthem for poets with an insatiable hunger for transformative growth.

For those aspiring to forge poems that defy the constraints of convention, ignite inspiration, and etch a lasting mark upon both audience and self, this volume is a compass pointing true north. Glitter in the Blood: A Poet's Manifesto for Better, Braver Writing beckons to those who possess imagination, skill, and the audacious courage required for remarkable creative endeavors. In lieu of a mere, straightforward, step-by-step manual, it presents a cache of essays, prompts, and exercises, akin to a master thief's toolkit, designed to unlock your innermost fount of creativity.

Through the skillful prose of Nettifee, within these pages, you will witness your poetic practice ascend to uncharted heights and feel the empowerment to embrace the artistic act of self-expression with boldness and confidence.

Author Biography

Dr. Mindy Nettifee is a poet, professional teaching artist, and somatic therapist specializing in trauma healing and expression. She is the author of three full-length collections of poems: Sleepyhead Assassins (Moon Tide Press), Rise of the Trust Fall (Write Bloody Press), and Open Your Mouth Like a Bell (Write Bloody Press) as well as a collection of essays on writing Glitter In The Blood - A Poet's Manifesto for Better, Braver Writing (Write Bloody Press). She is a three time nominee for the Pushcart Prize, a Powell's Books Indie Press Best Seller, and she co-edited the anthology Courage - Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls (Write Bloody Press). Her latest work is her doctoral dissertation Voice as Embodied Sense: Rethinking Voice and Language in Trauma Healing (ProQuest), which investigates the sensory capacities of the voice and the role they play in trauma healing and integration. She holds a degree in Depth Psychology.