The Poet's Companion by Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux (1997) is an accessible guide to writing poetry. Drawing from their extensive teaching, this resource focuses equally on the poet's craft, covering techniques like meter, image, and revision, and the writing process. It explores essential subjects for poetry, including family, death, eroticism, self-doubt, and publication strategies. The book aims to inspire and serve as a practical catalyst for creating new, insightful poetic work.