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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

NN

Jun 4, 2023

The teacher Douglas Kearney is so fun and knowledgeable. The course is a snap to get through if you love poetry. I took an expensive (US$400) course elsewhere and this was better. And free!

KM

Jun 24, 2020

Very useful for beginners as well as seasoned poets! Peer reviewers are thorough and usually very helpful. This course has definitely guided me in the direction of pursuing poetry academically.

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By Amir H

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Oct 19, 2021

Amazing course! thanks!

By Laura D

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Mar 10, 2021

loved, loved, loved it!

By Tracie E H

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Mar 13, 2023

very engaging course.

By Juan D

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Apr 20, 2021

Enjoyed it so much!!!

By Ateefah S U R

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Dec 20, 2016

A must for improving.

By mark m

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Oct 26, 2015

brill and lost of fun

By C. E E

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Oct 24, 2015

I have enjoyed this c

By Mr. T V

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Jun 19, 2021

Thank you Instructor

By Safa A

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May 26, 2020

loved the teacher..!

By Benjamin A C R

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Nov 3, 2020

Great and beautiful

By Jessica S

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May 11, 2020

I love this course

By AI

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Sep 17, 2015

Excellent dynamics.

By Alexander P G

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Jun 7, 2018

Loved this course.

By Olga S

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Feb 19, 2017

Juuuust fantastic!

By Badh B

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May 23, 2024

perfect for poets

By Danna C

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Feb 16, 2024

very interesting！

By Jhon G

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Aug 26, 2015

Just great! Thx.

By M. M M

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Sep 8, 2022

Very Intriguing

By Ojasvi G

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Aug 6, 2020

I learnt so much

By Debanjon M

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Feb 7, 2016

Simply Splendid!

By Lisann H

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Oct 4, 2023

was so much fun

By Gaurav K

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Mar 4, 2019

A lot to learn.

By Minny M

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Sep 10, 2015

GREAT COURSE!!!

By Karla M

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Oct 25, 2024

Maravilloso!!!

By Myra F T

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Sep 15, 2017

Great class!