The ever-witty Brian Bilston gives us a sparkling insight into his craft in this
\nentertaining writing guidebook, including over 100 new poems
\nWhy do we write poetry? Where did it all begin? Who can write it, and most
\nimportantly, how? In How to Lay an Egg With a Horse Inside, Brian Bilston, one of the
\nUK’s funniest and best-loved poets, takes us through the how’s, why’s and what’s of
\nreading and writing poetry.
\nBilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration,
\ntakes us under the bonnet of a sonnet and over the fear of literary devices, gives us
\na whirlwind tour through the history of poetry, and shows us why we will always
\nwrite better than any robot. Showcasing over a hundred brand new poems, and also
\nincluding practical criticisms of some of his greatest hits, every section is an
\naccessible, funny, and deeply pleasurable deep-dive into the craft.
\nCharming, warm-hearted and comforting, for readers of poetry or those just
\ngetting started, How to Lay an Egg With a Horse Inside is for anyone who loves
\nwords, and loves all the things they can do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Brian Bilston \u2013 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\u2019s signature charm and a collection of new poems that delight and surprise.<\/p>\n
The ever-witty Brian Bilston gives us a sparkling insight into his craft in this
\nentertaining writing guidebook, including over 100 new poems
\nWhy do we write poetry? Where did it all begin? Who can write it, and most
\nimportantly, how? In How to Lay an Egg With a Horse Inside, Brian Bilston, one of the
\nUK’s funniest and best-loved poets, takes us through the how’s, why’s and what’s of
\nreading and writing poetry.
\nBilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration,
\ntakes us under the bonnet of a sonnet and over the fear of literary devices, gives us
\na whirlwind tour through the history of poetry, and shows us why we will always
\nwrite better than any robot. Showcasing over a hundred brand new poems, and also
\nincluding practical criticisms of some of his greatest hits, every section is an
\naccessible, funny, and deeply pleasurable deep-dive into the craft.
\nCharming, warm-hearted and comforting, for readers of poetry or those just
\ngetting started, How to Lay an Egg With a Horse Inside is for anyone who loves
\nwords, and loves all the things they can do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":112210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1707],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-112209","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-feminism-race-lgbtq","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"sold-individually","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n