How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside: An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

By Brian Bilston

Why do we write poetry?
Who should create 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 bonnet 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.

Reader Reviews:
'Love the author's humorous take on creating poetry . . . absolutely brilliant '
'I laughed my way through the book.'
'I'm not a poetry aficionado but this book made me feel like I could write poetry '
'A lighthearted gambol through the topic of poetry'
'Absolutely hilarious - the kind of poems you'll love even if you don't consider yourself a 'poetry person''

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035085739
• ISBN13: 9781035085736
• Release Date: July 2027
• Publisher: Picador UK
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up