This creative writing workshop offers a great way to become a skilled poet and get your work published. We cover the basics of poetry and explore the role of theme, linguistic structure, sound, and imagery to help you make the most of your talent and turn your love of poetry into publishable content. We rely on expert guidance to show you how to read, analyze, write, revise, and publish your work to reach a wider audience through a variety of channels.
Unit 1
First steps in poetry
The central idea of the module is the cornerstone of poetry analysis. You will discover poetic forms, literary resources, and more. Next, you will learn about the five sensory experiences of poetry. The lesson will cover specific nouns, verbs, active and passive voice, and modifiers. Finally, you will learn to distinguish between repetition and figures of speech.
- First steps in poetry – learning outcomes
- Introduction to writing poetry
- Knowing how to read poetry
- Starting a poetic journey
- The essential nature of poetry
- The use of poetic language
- First steps in poetry – lesson summary
Unit 2
Mastering the art of writing poetry
This module explains how poets use language in their work. You will study alliteration, rhyme, imagery, similes, and metaphors. You will also learn what distinguishes a poet’s voice and what gives a poem its style. You’ll also learn about sonnets, ballads, psalms, and more. In the final stage, you will be ready to publish a poem under the guidance of an expert.
- The sound of poetry
- The craft of the poet
- Open and closed form poetry
- Traditional forms of poetry
- Seeing and revising poems
- Publishing your work
- Mastering the art of writing poetry – lesson summary
Unit 3
Evaluation of the workshop
Understanding poetry writing – course evaluation