Throughout literary history, female writers have faced challenges different from those of their male counterparts. This collection of 59 essays captures the wit and wisdom of published contemporary female poets, who reveal their victories and struggles with writing. Topics include the collective writing life, tips on teaching in numerous contexts, the publishing process, and general advice to aid the poet in her chosen vocation. Includes a foreword by noted poet, Molly Peacock.

Whether you're a new academic library director or a goal-minded manager, you can take concrete steps to gain and strengthen the leadership skills necessary for the job. That's the empowering message of this new collection which combines recent data with critical reflection to illuminate the path ahead.