Top 10 things you can do to help spread the word about *Writing the Life Poetic*

Want to help put Writing the Life Poetic: An Invitation to Read and Write Poetry into the hands of people who will enjoy it? I sure would appreciate your help!

Here are the top 10, fast and easy things you can do to help:

1.  Join my Facebook Fan page and encourage others to do so, as well.

2.  Post a rating and review of Writing the Life Poetic online at: Barnes and Noble, Powells Books, Amazon.com, goodreads, shelfari, and anywhere else books are purchased, read and reviewed. (Send me a link to your review and get a free copy of my poetry collection, Like the Heart, the World.)

3. Recommend WTLP to writing teachers in high school, college or graduate school. Let them know that Writing the Life Poetic is a great creative companion for group learning or independent study.

4. Ask your local library to order WTLP, if they haven't already.

5.  Suggest WTLP to your book club or writing group. I’d love to come and talk about the book. If I can’t come in person, we can Skype!

6. Join me at an upcoming reading, workshop or lecture -- and invite others to join me, as well!

7. Interview me on your blog, web site or radio station.

8. Invite me to read, speak or teach with your writing group or organization.

9. Publish an excerpt of WTLP in your publication (with my permission).

10. Encourage friends to take WTLP along as they dip their big toe into the waters of poetry.

Books don't get too far without enthusiastic readers. Every little thing you do to spread the word about Writing the Life Poetic makes a huge difference. Thanks so much for your support!