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About the Course

Why just write poems when you can write better ones? This course is built on the notion that the most exciting writing begins after the first draft. It is specifically for folks who believe that writing poems just to express oneself is like using the Internet just for email. After all, poetry can change the way you and your readers think of the world and its inhabitants; it can break new ground for language; turn a blank sheet of paper into a teeming concert of voices and music. Though any of us may have the potential to make that happen, having an understanding of how several tools of poetic composition can be used (and audaciously “mis-used”) gives you more ways to try (and if we do this right, we might surprise ourselves most of all). We'll cover key poetic terms and devices by studying poems by a handful of modern and contemporary poets and then get a chance to try our own hand at writing new poem drafts from a select number of prompts. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to workshop your poem drafts and get feedback on your work, working towards a more polished poem....

Top reviews

MC

May 15, 2022

This course does a good job in covering the basics andpresenting you with interesting prompts. The workshop aspect really allows you to receive feedback which can be difficult to find elsewhere.

AR

Nov 2, 2015

I have learned so much and I love D's energy and the avid participation of the other students. Will definitely pass on what I've learned. Can't wait for more courses like this in the future! :)

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By Michele C

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Apr 24, 2020

Brilliant Instructor, great videos and prompts!!

By Sonia C

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Oct 8, 2015

Superb course. Well structured, I learned a lot.

By Kimberly C

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Jun 13, 2020

This course was incredibly awesome! Thank you!!

By Jasmin R

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Nov 3, 2016

Fantastic, fun, educational, and indeed, sharp.

By Alexina B

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May 12, 2024

Great course...learned a lot of solid knowedge

By Ruiying X

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Mar 24, 2016

Nice course! Very funny and helpful professor!

By Valerie A

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Jan 6, 2017

Greatly enjoyed the activities and professor!

By Alice S

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Feb 1, 2022

Fun but very valuable introduction to poetry

By RAHMATULLAAH U K

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Apr 23, 2025

Its a fun, interactive and safe paced class

By Sara P

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Sep 10, 2015

Love poetry! Thank you for the inspiration.

By Tammy S

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Feb 14, 2021

i really enjoyed the whole class thank you

By All-in

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Jul 15, 2021

It open my mind go deeper in my writing.

By Stephane B

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Oct 16, 2021

a very enticing and exciting workshop !

By Deni

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Mar 12, 2021

Fantastic course. I highly recommend it.

By Abdul S I

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Aug 24, 2021

Very Intresting and worth every second

By Marisa M

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Nov 30, 2020

A fun way to learn and practice poetry!

By Bruce H

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Jul 19, 2020

Very helpful insights to writing poetry

By Nav3ty

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Apr 7, 2020

Excellent course, Fantastic Instructor.

By Jackie F

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Mar 15, 2017

Fantastic! I want a 2.0 version Please!

By Jennifer W

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May 31, 2020

Super animated and dynamic instructor!

By Sammer K

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Mar 26, 2020

My poetry is on a whole new level now!

By Geiber E P C

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Apr 23, 2019

Very nice, very nice. Doug is great!

By Ammar M H

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Oct 30, 2017

Very concrete, focused and applicable.

By Diego A M

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Mar 14, 2025

muy interesante y fácil de comprender

By Sarah S

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Dec 1, 2017

Great no-cost online poetry workshop.