Roland Prevost on Why Write? Thinking Process
Many poets, especially after writing for a bit, will begin to explore their own poetics, believing that a clearer understanding of their own motivations might be good for their craft. It is instructive, then, to take a quick look at the stated poetics of past and present authors, and to try to answer a few fundamental questions for oneself. A round table questionnaire and discussion that aims to exchange views on the whys and wisdoms.