Advanced Poetry Course
Are you contemplating ways to elevate your poetry to greater heights? Perhaps you aspire to emulate the style of published poets or delve into the intricacies of crafting complex poetic forms. If this resonates with you, then the Advanced Poetry Course is the perfect fit! Tailored for individuals with prior writing experience or those who have completed any of our previous courses, this program spans six weeks, offering a comprehensive journey to enhance your creative writing skills. Immerse yourself in stimulating activities, assignments, and receive expert guidance from seasoned professionals to refine your poetic craft.
Start Date: 7th January, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Fee: $350
2 places remaining
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Honing Your Voice
The first lesson teaches you how to hone your poetic voice. You will learn to incorporate dialect
into your poetry and experiment with form and subject.
Lesson 2: Prose Poetry
The second lesson teaches you how to write prose poetry. You will learn how to include dialogue
in your poems and what themes to include in prose poetry.
Lesson 3: Developing Your Senses
The third lesson teaches you how to write using your senses. This does not only mean sight, sound,
touch, taste, and smell. Instead, you will learn about other types of senses and how to create
engaging sensory imagery for your readers to love.
Lesson 4: Writing Humour
The fourth lesson teaches you how to add humour to your poetry. You will learn how to write
poetic dialogue and how to write metafictional poetry.
Lesson 5: Creating a Collection
The fifth lesson teaches you how to create a poetry collection. You will learn how to organise and
edit your poetry for publication and where to receive feedback on your poems.
Lesson 6: Publishing Your Poetry
The final lesson shows you how you can publish your poetry. You will learn how to create a
poetic manuscript and how to self-publish.
