HOW TO LAY AN EGG WITH A HORSE INSIDE

Brian Bilston – How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Blending humour, creativity and insight, this entertaining guide explores the joy of writing and reading poetry, packed with Bilston’s signature charm and a collection of new poems that delight and surprise.

The ever-witty Brian Bilston gives us a sparkling insight into his craft in this
entertaining writing guidebook, including over 100 new poems
Why do we write poetry? Where did it all begin? Who can write it, and most
importantly, how? In How to Lay an Egg With a Horse Inside, Brian Bilston, one of the
UK’s funniest and best-loved poets, takes us through the how’s, why’s and what’s of
reading and writing poetry.
Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration,
takes us under the bonnet of a sonnet and over the fear of literary devices, gives us
a whirlwind tour through the history of poetry, and shows us why we will always
write better than any robot. Showcasing over a hundred brand new poems, and also
including practical criticisms of some of his greatest hits, every section is an
accessible, funny, and deeply pleasurable deep-dive into the craft.
Charming, warm-hearted and comforting, for readers of poetry or those just
getting started, How to Lay an Egg With a Horse Inside is for anyone who loves
words, and loves all the things they can do.