Accessible Poetry, CW
This course does not care if you know a sonnet from a villanelle, Thoreau from Poe, or traditional poetry from a hole in the ground.
Instead, we are here to play with accessible things. Working with everyday language and themes, we will explore examples of contemporary published poets, do some brainstorming, and puzzle our thoughts into some plug-n-play formats. We will unveil the ways that direction creates exploration and restriction creates growth. We will move with loose expectations and no self-criticism, only freedom to enjoy the process and see what comes.
As with any form of writing, poetry doesn't have subject limitations. You are free to write from truth or fiction, heartfelt reflection or playful humor, beauty or harshness.
Open to all writing levels, whether first timers or experienced sages.
Exercise prompts and formats are continually rotated and added to, so that you can repeat this course on an ongoing basis.
Accessible Poetry, CW
This course does not care if you know a sonnet from a villanelle, Thoreau from Poe, or traditional poetry from a hole in the ground.
Instead, we are here to play with accessible things. Working with everyday language and themes, we will explore examples of contemporary published poets, do some brainstorming, and puzzle our thoughts into some plug-n-play formats. We will unveil the ways that direction creates exploration and restriction creates growth. We will move with loose expectations and no self-criticism, only freedom to enjoy the process and see what comes.
As with any form of writing, poetry doesn't have subject limitations. You are free to write from truth or fiction, heartfelt reflection or playful humor, beauty or harshness.
Open to all writing levels, whether first timers or experienced sages.
Exercise prompts and formats are continually rotated and added to, so that you can repeat this course on an ongoing basis.