Just write about a bird - Softcover

Cottrell, Ellie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1763774953 ISBN 13: 9781763774957

Publisher: in case of emergency press, 2025

Synopsis

“Just write about a bird,” was the advice offered by one well-meaning poet to the author of this collection, as she struggled to find her footing in the local poetry scene.

While the poet was (sort of) joking, Ellie Cottrell still found truth in this well-worn recipe for poetic success; just write about a bird, or a flower. The trouble was, she'd never had much interest in writing about either. Don't we have enough poems about flowers in bloom and birdsong at dawn?

From here, the concept of Just write about a bird was born. A story told in three parts, the author invites the reader to join her as she searches for her own place in poetry. Themes of nostalgia, grief, loss, love, and hope are nestled among flights of fancy about a kid flying to the moon and a cute guy on a bus.

Edition details

• Publisher: in case of emergency press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1763774953
• ISBN 13: 9781763774957
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52