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About the Course

Why just write poems when you can write better ones? This course is built on the notion that the most exciting writing begins after the first draft. It is specifically for folks who believe that writing poems just to express oneself is like using the Internet just for email. After all, poetry can change the way you and your readers think of the world and its inhabitants; it can break new ground for language; turn a blank sheet of paper into a teeming concert of voices and music. Though any of us may have the potential to make that happen, having an understanding of how several tools of poetic composition can be used (and audaciously “mis-used”) gives you more ways to try (and if we do this right, we might surprise ourselves most of all). We'll cover key poetic terms and devices by studying poems by a handful of modern and contemporary poets and then get a chance to try our own hand at writing new poem drafts from a select number of prompts. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to workshop your poem drafts and get feedback on your work, working towards a more polished poem....

Top reviews

ES

May 4, 2022

The professor and tasks were very engaging. I truly looked forward to tuning in and working through the lessons and assignments. My interest in poetry is further stoked and I can't wait to learn more.

SM

Jun 11, 2020

Loved the course. Douglas Kearney is amazing as an instructor. I love poetry and this workshop has made me happy during the times of COVID 19. I thank CalArts for the encouragement and appreciation.

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By Ebba J

Feb 13, 2017

A very enjoyable course - poem writing and revision techniques included.

By S. R

Mar 29, 2016

Superb course! Douglas Kearney is the coolest of them all instructors :)

By Jin L

Oct 17, 2023

I loved the course. It was informative, easy to follow and a lot of fun

By Rachel F

Dec 15, 2017

the instructor is great! knowledgable, to the point, and entertaining!

By Nupur M

Sep 29, 2015

Good delivery and enough technicals to keep interested poets learning!

By Bill M

Jan 25, 2023

Enjoyable and challenging - great for beginners and more epxerienced.

By María I V

Mar 6, 2021

Really really good for begginers interested in learning about poetry.

By Reeba P

Sep 19, 2020

It's a course where you can enhance your poetry skills more. Enjoy :)

By Karen S

Feb 18, 2020

Fun and outstanding instructor!

Opened up a new world of poetry to me.

By Jason M B

May 31, 2019

Excellent course and excellent instructor. Amazing community as well.

By Arnis S

Feb 10, 2018

This course is essential for any poets! and Doug is a superb teacher!

By Madeline H

May 19, 2020

A super engaging course. The professor made it current and exciting.

By RJ B

Apr 14, 2016

The instructor engages the audience very well by his sense of humor.

By Nicola S

Oct 12, 2015

I really enjoyed the course and would even consider taking it again!

By Matthew N

Feb 15, 2024

Great and effective introduction to poetry - just what I was after!

By Derek H

Jun 10, 2022

I learned a great deal about structure, rhyme, spacing, and rhythm.

By Cyndi M

Apr 28, 2022

Great engaging and knowledgeable instructor with amazing prompts.

By Debashankar P P

Aug 24, 2021

Excellent course of poetry for everyone who wanna learn about it.

By NUR F B M Z

May 19, 2020

Really enjoyable and interesting ways of learning poetry writing.

By Kalah H

Dec 26, 2020

Great introductory material and plenty of fun writing exercises!

By saismriti g

May 9, 2020

it was a very useful course, helped me get my foundations right.

By AshLee R P

Sep 1, 2016

Lovable instructor! Very informative! One of my favorite courses

By Chew W Y

Jun 21, 2016

Excellent course with imaginative material and useful knowledge.

By Ashley B

Feb 25, 2022

It was really fun and I learned to appreciate and love poetry.

By Kutadi S S

Apr 26, 2021

It's an excellent course for anyone who wants to learn Poetry.