Just write about a bird

"Just write about a bird," was the advice offered by one well-meaning poet to the author of this collection, as she struggled to find her footing in the local poetry scene.

While the poet was (sort of) joking, Ellie Cottrell still found much truth in this well-worn recipe for poetic success; just write about a bird, or a flower. The trouble was, she'd never had much interest in writing about either.

From here, the concept of Just write about a bird was born. A story told in three parts, the a...