Poetry Primer - Survey of Poetic Writing Styles and Projects

Unleash Your Inner Poet: A Creative Writing Course

Ready to explore the world of poetry and discover your unique voice? This engaging and practical creative writing course is designed to ignite your passion for poetry, providing you with the tools and techniques to confidently create and share your work.

What You'll Learn:

• Discover Your Writer's Voice: Develop and refine your personal style through exploration and practice.
• Master Essential Writing Techniques: Learn and apply key writing techniques and literary devices to elevate your poetry.
• Explore Poetic Forms: Delve into various poetic forms, including:
  • Traditional Japanese Poetry: Understand and practice odes and sonnets.
  • Narrative Poetry: Craft compelling stories through verse.
  • Satirical Poetry: Use humor and irony to make a point.
  • "Where I'm From" Poem: A powerful exercise in self-reflection.
  • Abstract Noun Poem: Explore the power of abstract concepts.
  • Using Another's Voice Poem: Experiment with perspective and character.
• Understand Poetic Meter: Learn about different types of poetic meter and how to effectively use them.
• Poetry Portfolio Creation: Build a professional portfolio to showcase your work, both physically and digitally.
• Poetry Recording: Learn how to record your poems for use in poetry podcasts and other platforms.

Course Highlights:

• 47 Video Lectures: Organized into 11 easy-to-understand lessons.
• Practical Writing Assignments: Each lesson includes a quick writing assignment to immediately apply what you've learned.
• Application Projects: Gain hands-on experience with practical projects designed to hone your skills.
• 8 Online Review Quizzes: Reinforce key concepts with quizzes throughout the course.
• Extensive Resources: Access 50+ graphics, notes, templates, assignments, and external resources.
• Over 3 Hours of Video Content: In-depth instruction covering all aspects of poetry.
• Supplemental Materials: Comprehensive materials provided for every lesson.

Course Goals:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Comprehend the evolution of poetry and its historical context.
• Identify and utilize important literary terms.
• Apply various poetic meters to enhance your writing.
• Create a polished poetry portfolio.
• Record and share your poetry through audio formats.
• Complete a minimum of 11 original poems, including the specified forms.

This course is perfect for aspiring poets of all levels – from beginners looking to explore their creativity to experienced writers seeking to refine their craft. Start your journey to becoming a confident and successful poet today!