Pleasures of Poetry
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Pleasures of Poetry
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About This Course
If you want to write poetry, this course will help you to create your best possible work. You'll learn the formal elements of the craft, become aware of how particular forms work, and explore many avenues for possible poetry topics. Interactive exercises will help you to create at least one poem with formal elements, and you'll receive instruction and commentary in a constructive and nurturing environment. If you're serious about becoming a published poet, you'll also learn how to prepare a manuscript for publication and where to send it for the best possible results.
About The InstructorThis course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you t…
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If you want to write poetry, this course will help you to create your best possible work. You'll learn the formal elements of the craft, become aware of how particular forms work, and explore many avenues for possible poetry topics. Interactive exercises will help you to create at least one poem with formal elements, and you'll receive instruction and commentary in a constructive and nurturing environment. If you're serious about becoming a published poet, you'll also learn how to prepare a manuscript for publication and where to send it for the best possible results.
About The InstructorThis course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Melody Gough.
Melody Gough is a poet with numerous publications to her credit. She recently earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching English, with an emphasis in creative writing. She teaches university level writing courses and facilitates writing workshops for aspiring poets. She is often called upon to edit and critique literary manuscripts for published fiction writers and poets.
SyllabusA new section of each course starts monthly. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.
Week 1
Wednesday - Lesson 01Getting Started
Friday - Lesson 02Write What you Know
Week 2
Wednesday - Lesson 03Line Breaks
Friday - Lesson 04Imagery
Week 3
Wednesday - Lesson 05Writer's Block
Friday - Lesson 06Repetition and Rhyme
Week 4
Wednesday - Lesson 07The Art of Revision
Friday - Lesson 08Sentiment versus sentimentality
Week 5
Wednesday - Lesson 09Experimentation with language
Friday - Lesson 10Finding your niche
Week 6
Wednesday - Lesson 11Publishing Options
Friday - Lesson 12Publication Specifics
Requirements
Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).
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