How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside - by Brian Bilston Hardcover

About the Book

Welcome to Brian Bilston's 'writing masterclass': a new collection of more than 100 poems woven into a charming and informative guide on how to read, write and enjoy poetry.

Book Synopsis

Why do we write poetry? Who should write it? And where do you even start?

Well, Brian Bilston, one of the UK's most hilarious and best-loved poets, is here to take us through the hows, whys, and whats of reading, writing, and enjoying poetry every day.

With his characteristic wit and charm, Bilston accompanies us through the jungle of imagination to the source of inspiration, takes us under the hood of a sonnet, and over the fear of literary devices. He gives us a whirlwind tour through the history of verse and shows us why human poetry will always triumph over any attempts by AI.

Showcasing over a hundred brand new poems, and including practical critiques of some of his greatest hits, every page is an immensely pleasurable deep-dive into the life-affirming craft of poetry and a passionate argument for why we should all pick up a pen.

How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside is for anyone who loves words and all the things they can do.

About the Author

Brian Bilston is a poet and novelist. With over 400,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. He has published four collections of poetry: You Took the Last Bus Home; Alexa, what is there to know about love?; Days Like These and And So This is Christmas. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. He has also published a collection of soccer poetry, 50 Ways to Score a Goal, pet poetry, Let Sleeping Cats Lie, and his acclaimed poem Refugees has been made into an illustrated book for children.