Write a Collection of Poetry in a Year
I can't wait to support you as you produce your poetry collection.
Into this course I have distilled many years of knowledge and expertise to help you. I will not just show you how to write your poems, but I will offer materials and exercises to inspire you and help you develop every area of your skill as a poet.
This course will take you from the dream to the reality. Follow it closely and you will soon be holding your poetry collection in your hands.
If you have any questions or want to try a FREE first session, drop me a line
Or click here to arrange book a telephone chat with me. A chance to ask questions and discuss your prospective poetry collection.
See below for an overview of your course:
Part One - Planning and Investigating Form
Generating ideas for collection and fleshing it out
The vital ingredients of a poem and poetry collection
Rhythm and rhyme
Form - sonnet, tanka, haiku
Free verse
Form - Terza Rima
Form - Villanelle
Using art as an inspiration
Using artefacts as inspiration
Using music as inspiration
Part Two - Content and Development of Skills
Using emotion for inspiration
Writing love poetry - making it original
Autobiographical poetry
Using metaphor and simile
Mid Point Review and Shape Poetry
Landscape Poetry
‘Inverted’ Poetry
Extended personification within a poem
Having the reader in mind whilst writing
Editing poetry and tightening writing
Part Three – The Professional Poet
Reading as a Writer - Critiquing Work
Putting it all together – assembling and ordering your work
Networking as a poet – open mics and other events
Creating an on-line Author Platform
Publishing, Self-Publishing, Competitions and Anthologies
Next Steps as a Writer, Evaluation and Reflection
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If you have any questions or want to try a FREE first session, drop me a line
Or click here to arrange book a telephone chat with me. A chance to ask questions and discuss your prospective poetry collection.