What you'll learn

You'll understand how to write poetry, from beginning to end
You'll have written and polished several poems
You'll have expanded your creative horizons

Course content

4 sections • 29 lectures • 1h 9m total length

Have you always wanted to try writing poetry?0:30
Have you always wanted to try writing poetry? You're in the right place!
Welcome and a quick exercise1:43
Here's a quick exercise to get you started, based on some of the tools we're going to be using throughout this course.
Direct observation from life3:20
You'll use direct observation from life all the way through this course - so what is it, and how do you do it?
Establish a writing habit3:53
The only way to be a writer is to turn up and write - this video is about how to make that happen.

Go for a walk1:00
Use mindful walks to generate material for your poems.
Fifteen Minute Lists: The Next Stage2:55
Once you've had a go at making fifteen minute lists, what do you do next?
How can I help you?0:30
Can you help me to help you? What else would you like to see in this course? Let me know in the qu and a and once I get a couple of responses, I'll do my best to make some more videos.
Create a poem from your lists of words2:36
Try writing a poem based on the lists of words you've made so far.
How NOT to write poetry2:20
This video is about what NOT to do when you write poems for this course.
A quick word about rhyme3:15
We'll tackle the thorny issue of rhyme in this video - should you use it or not?
Two questions2:10
After this video you'll answer two questions that are crucial to the writing process, and can bring your poetry to life.
Everyday life2:34
Have you tried writing about everyday life? Because it's all around you, it's a rich source of material. Don't wait for a big idea - write about what's there already.
Get involved in the scene3:20
Why it's important to get involved in the writing scene.

Going deeper: writing practitioners to check out1:00
If you want to take things deeper, here are some writing practitioners to look up.
Write a Haiku2:30
In this video I challenge you to have a go at your first poetic form: try writing a Haiku.
The way words sound2:10
The way words sound is really important, especially when you're writing poetry.
Make a habit out of collecting interesting words1:10
In this video I challenge you to start your own collection of interesting sounding words.
Make the reader experience the emotion4:10
This video is all about creating emotional responses in your readers - without telling them what to feel.
Seeing things differently1:49
This video is about enabling your readers to see things differently.
Simple is best1:36
The best writing tip I know - keep it simple.
Write a free verse poem1:00
In this video I challenge you to write a free verse poem.
Write a tree poem1:00
In this video I challenge you to write a poem about a tree.
Write a prose poem1:40
In this video I challenge you to write a prose poem.
Make some soup2:22
After this video I want you to make some soup - here's why.
Handling poetic forms2:00
This video is about the rhyme and rhythm schemes found in some poetic forms.
Your next challenge: write a villanelle3:46
In this video I challenge you to write a villanelle.

Requirements

Curiosity about poetry and how to write it
An interest in Creative Writing
A willingness to try new things
The ability to write clearly and fluently

Description

Have you always wanted to have a go at writing poetry but don't know how to start? You're in the right place. This course takes you from the basics - how to establish a writing habit and get some words down - right through to polishing your poems, trying out poetic forms, and submitting your poems for publication.

Who this course is for:

Beginners, who are starting to write creatively
Writers who haven't tried poetry before
Those wanting to become more creative

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 9min

Getting Started9 lectures • 21min

Going Deeper13 lectures • 26min

How to get your poetry out into the world3 lectures • 13min

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