Cover Reveal: Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry
Help Me Celebrate!
Grab a piece of cake!
While I’m waiting to hear from my editors, I thought it was time to share the cover of my newest book creation, “Word Craft ~ Prose & Poetry. This book will discuss the basics of how to write the Japanese and American Syllabic poetry forms we use in my weekly Tanka Tuesday challenge.
I’ve collaborated with my friend, Wendy Anne Darling of Bookxeedo Book Covers, in the creation of this book cover. I love it! Some of these images have slipped into my blog, as well. How exciting! Can you tell I love the color orange?
I’ve done quite a bit of research on the eleven forms we use: haiku, senryu, haiga, tanka, gogyohka, haibun, tanka prose, cinquain, Etheree, nonet, and shadorma. There’s a bit of history, and explanations of how the forms are written. The Japanese forms are explained along with the differences between syllables and sounds in the Japanese language. I break it all down into simple terms.
At the end of each chapter, I’ve cited examples from the poets who participate in the challenge. Sometimes, we learn best from seeing what other poets write.
I’m thrilled to have content editing advice from our own American Haijin, Frank J. Tassone who kindly is reviewing my writing directions for the Japanese forms. I’m indebted to our lovely poetic community who support each other in all we do.
Look for this book in the coming months! I’ll share a few special offers when I get closer to publication.
Don’t be shy! Grab a piece of cake and help me celebrate the cover of my newest creation!
Yes!! And thx for the 🍰
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LOL! Virtual cake is the best! NO calories. Thanks, Ruth. ❤
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Yes!! 👍🏻
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Colleen, that looks wonderful! I wish you much success with it! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Susi. I’m really getting excited about it! ❤
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I’m so happy for you!! 🙂
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Thanks. It’s been a long journey. LOL! 😀
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Congratulations Colleen it looks lovely and I shall get one 💜. Oh! I live the cake 🍰🥧🥂🍾
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LOL! Thanks, Willow. The ebook will be easy. The formatting of the print book might leave me bald-headed by the time I’m done. LOL! ❤
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No Collen just use a book behave spell 💜💜💜💜
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LOL! I’ve got Freyja working on that now. She’s my apprentice, you know. LOL! 😀
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Yes I know and she is soooo cute 💜
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Huge congrats, Sis!
Cover looks fantastic, and the cake is delicious!!!
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Thanks, Sis! I’m so glad you came! I’ve been wanting to share this cover for some time. ❤
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It is gorgeous!!!
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It’s the colors. The name part was easy. Writing poetry is magical – Word Craft. 😀
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Congrats 🥳
Don’t forget to Glee and spread Sparkles ✨
-Nani 💖
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Thank you! Sprinkles and Sparkles included. ❤
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #4: Colleen Chesebro reveals the cover of her upcoming book!
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Thank you so much, Frank! I appreciate you!
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Congratulations and thanks for the virtual cake! Looking gorgeous (and I also love orange)! ♥
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Thanks, Olga. I love autumn colors. Orange has always been my favorite. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen! How wonderful.
(Slide a piece of cake through–I hope it’s chocolate.) 😏
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Chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla! I covered all the bases. LOL! Thanks, Merril. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen! It’s a lovely cover!
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Thank you, Cendrine. I’ve been excited to share. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen! The cover looks very eye-catching. I liked it a lot. Wishing you success on your new book! 🙂
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Thank you, Miriam. I’m excited. It will be a good tutorial for anyone who wants to learn how to write syllabic poetry. ❤
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I think it’s a wonderful tool to have it handy. Even though your blog is there, it will take a navigation to find each poetry form.
I’m excited for you, Colleen. ❤
I finally get to go see my granddaughters and meet the second one for the first time, leaving on Friday. She'll be five months old when I get there. ❤
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That’s wonderful! I know the virus took away so much. Enjoy your time, Miriam. ❤️
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Thank you, Colleen. 💖
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Congratulations Colleen, what a lovely cover! 🧡
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Thank you. I think it’s inviting. I want folks to like writing poetry. ❤
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I love it! Simple and beautiful! I’m eating an apple loaf right now! So, perfect for this news! Congrats!
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Yay! Sounds yummy. Thanks, Elizabeth. ❤
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Colleen, I am thrilled for you and your book cover looks excellent very eye catching and of course I will take a piece of cake…. ….. Yumm….. Love and Blessings and well done you.. ❤
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Thanks, Sue. I’m excited. We have such a supportive writing community. I hope I can interest other people in this form of poetry. ❤
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I am certain you will and your book will be a great gift to many I am sure ❤
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Awww, thanks, Sue. You’re so kind. ❤
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I don’t have a poetic bone in my body, but I wish you all the success with this project. My space is available if you’d like somewhere to promote it, too.
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Thanks, Craig. I’ll take you up on that. I need to put together a bit of a promotion to get the word out. I still have edits to do so, I have time. Don’t forget… Halloween Conversations with Colleen is yours! LOL!
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We need to figure out what you want for 10/31. I’ll have a new Lizzie and the hat book by then.
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That will be fun. I can’t break the Halloween tradition after all these years. LOL! I’ll think on it and email you.
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Pass on the cake, I think it’s not gluten-free LOL. But I love it! That’s the cover! Looking forward to the book!!! I’ll feature you when it comes out ❤
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Thanks, Sis! All my cake is gluten free! And better yet… calorie free! 😍
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Ohhhhhhh, okay, count me in!!!!!!!!! ❤
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You got it! ❤
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I love the clean professional look, yet it’s inviting, too. Good job, Colleen! Pass the cake!
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Thanks, Charli. I wanted the cover to be inviting. Poetry is fun to write and a great inspiration for writers. I’m thrilled you like it. 😍❤️
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Thrilled for you! What a great idea for a book and your cover is fabulous!! ❤
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Thanks, Sis. I’d thought of this for a long time. It should be fun reference. 😍
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I like the fluid lines I see on the cover, the colors too. It’s very inviting.
Forward, ho, Colleen!
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Thanks, Marian. I was looking for inviting. I want people to have fun with syllabic poetry. ❤️
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It’s wonderful. So happy for you. Much love and success with it.
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Thank you, Brenda. ❤️
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Congratulations on the cover, Colleen! I love it–definitely cake-worthy.
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LOL, Liz! 😂 Cake is my favorite! This recipe is special. No calorie! 😂🥰🧁
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Even better!
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Congratulations Colleen! Looks like a new classic – hope Universities use it in their writing classes.
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Wow! Wouldn’t that be something? Thanks for your support, Rebecca. ❤️
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Bravo, Colleen. A great cover.
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Thanks, Robbie. This has been fun to work on. ❤️
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Great cover Colleen:) Congrats! I’m looking forward to your book. And thanks for the cake it was yummy.
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Thanks, Denise. I love the colors. 🥰
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Congratulations and thank you for the cake…Cool cover 🙂 xx
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Thanks, Carol. This no calorie cake is scrumptious! 😂🥰
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Great cover and congratulations, Colleen, for your creativity and focus. I look forward to the publication and thanks for the cake…it was yummy. ❤
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Perfect! I’m so glad you stopped. This non-calorie cake is delish! 🥰😂
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Fabulous Colleen and looking forward to showcasing…a wonderful reference for us all…♥♥
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Thanks, Sally. I’m sure I’ll be editing hell, soon. 😂❤️
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The path to perfection Colleen is never an easy one..hugsx
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For sure, Sally! ❤
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Colleen’s newest publication coming soon.
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Thanks so much, Sis. Appreciate the share. ❤️
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You are most welcome, sis. ❤
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She wiped cake crumbs from her mouth the opened her arms wide. “Woo hoo. Congratulations sis, I’m so proud of you.” ❤
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LOL! Thanks, Sis. ❤️🔮🥰
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Congratulations Colleen. I’m so happy for you Mon Ami 💛🌼🌸💕
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Thanks, Jude. I’m excited. 🥰
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Love it, Colleen! Cheers to you! xo
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Thanks, Natalie! 😍
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Congratulations! Great cover too.
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Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
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Congratulations Colleen. This sounds a wonderful resource book.
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Thank you, Balroop. I hope it will encourage new people to write syllabic poetry. ❤
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Wow, congratulations 🎊
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Thank you very much. ❤
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You’re welcome 😊
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Congratulations, Colleen! The cover is gorgeous. My sister Cleo’s favorite color is orange too! I want a piece of that cake. I can’t wait to get this book. ❤
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Thanks so much, Sis. I’ve always loved the color, orange. The cake is calorie free, by the way. I’m getting excited. ❤
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Hi Colleen, Such an elegant cover – so professional. Love it. Toni x
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Thanks, Toni. I had fun with this one. ❤️
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I look forward to purchasing your book when it comes out, Colleen. You’ve introduced a lot of poetic forms that are unfamiliar to me. I look forward to learning more about them. Thanks for the cake, too. Delicious!
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Thank you, Norah. Writing syllabic poetry, or any poetry makes us better writers. Like flash fiction, syllabic poetry deals in the brevity of our words. Few words = big meaning. I think that’s why flash fiction and these syllabic forms appeal ❤️to me so much. Snapshots of life.
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They are indeed, Colleen. The same is true for writing picture books for children, another type of writing I love.
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I bet your children’s books are lovely. Anything to get kids to read! So important! 😍❤️
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Thank you, Colleen. I agree about getting kids to read. 🙂
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What a lovely cover! and great topic. RT.
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Thanks, Jacqui. I’m excited about this project. ❤️
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I want a huge slice of that cake, Colleen, but I’ll refrain and try not to drool on your cover. It’s gorgeous! I love the clean, professional look. It’s looks exactly how I’d picture a book on writing. Congratulations on a job well done. I can’t wait to read this. If you want an early review for your release, I’m happy to get you one. Just let me know. 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. I’ll make sure and send you a copy. Much appreciated for your lovely offer. I’m still in the editing stage, but couldn’t wait to share! The cake’s calorie free, so help yourself to another piece. ❤
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Ha ha. Carb-free too, right?
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Of course… and, gluten-free! 😂🧁
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Oh yeah, that too!
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😂😍🧁
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Yaaaaay! OMG, I’ve been waiting for this one! It’ll be the first craft book I’ve ever read (unless you count Strunk & White, which I had to read in high school)!
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LOL! That’s so funny! I’m still waiting on edits but after that it should publish this fall. I got a big grin from your comment! 😂
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Congratulations Colleen, just about to share this for you on my blog. ❤ x
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Thanks, Marje. Much appreciated. ❤️
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The cover is perfect! I love orange as well.
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Thanks so much, Darlene. I’m really excited about this book. ❤
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Congratulations, Colleen. 🎊 🎉
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Thank you. It’s with my content editor. Fingers crossed. ❤️
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