Each "Communication Corner" essay is self-contained; however, they build on each other. For best results, before reading this and doing the exercise, go to first "How an Ugly Duckling Became a Swan," then read succeeding essay. Most people write in their native language, which why too many pay little attention how precisely say what want say. "Well, everyone will understand." People who or tran...

This article argues that the creation of found poetry, especially ‘pure’ poetry is more an act creative editing than writing. Using some practice-based research from a poem in my collection Whatsname Street, published by Smokestack Books 2021, I discuss how dealing with making another text it usually aims to keep something coherent and whole about original whilst changing form. In case under di...