"The Crafty Poet II," a comprehensive guide to enhancing poetic craft, is divided into ten insightful sections, starting with "Revising Your Process." It covers entryways into poems, the art of choosing the right words, and leveraging syntax and spacing. The book delves into adding complexity, transforming poems, and explores special forms and sequences drawing on art and history. The final chapter on revision offers unique strategies beyond typical advice. Each of the ten sections features three craft tips from accomplished poets, followed by a Model poem, a Prompt, two Sample poems, and a Q&A, concluding with a Bonus Prompt for creative inspiration.

"The Crafty Poet: A Portable Workshop" is a comprehensive poetry guide with insights from 56 of America's celebrated poets, including 13 state poets laureate. This resource offers model poems, prompts, writing tips, and poet interviews across ten sections covering Diction, Sound, Voice, Imagery, and more. Ideal for both novice and experienced poets, it's perfect for personal or group learning. Contributors like Kim Addonizio enrich this tutorial, making it a treasure trove for anyone looking to hone their craft.