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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

CN

May 23, 2024

Very personable instructor with quality content and a workshop system that works well even if you never get to actually meet your fellow poets. I was very impressed and got a lot out of this course.

SM

Jun 12, 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 Mario G

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Apr 18, 2016

Great ...Awesome...lots of fun

By Elianna P

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Jul 3, 2017

Very educational and hands on

By Casey Z

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May 19, 2017

Absolutely LOVED this course!

By Tony W J

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Sep 23, 2022

to say,

the least.

Impactful..

By Kuldeep K

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Jun 25, 2021

Best course to learn poetry.

By Friendly M

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Oct 20, 2015

This is a very good class.

By Yisell L

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Apr 13, 2025

Me gusto mucho el curso.

By Mônica M

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Jul 9, 2020

Awesome beginners course

By Clara R

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Oct 1, 2018

Kind of magic and fun :D

By Baboucarr C

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Oct 24, 2017

Thorough and interesting

By Amir H

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Oct 19, 2021

Amazing course! thanks!

By Laura D

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Mar 10, 2021

loved, loved, loved it!

By Tracie E H

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Mar 12, 2023

very engaging course.

By Juan D

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Apr 20, 2021

Enjoyed it so much!!!

By Ateefah S U R

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Dec 19, 2016

A must for improving.

By mark m

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Oct 26, 2015

brill and lost of fun

By C. E E

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Oct 23, 2015

I have enjoyed this c

By Mr. T V

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Jun 19, 2021

Thank you Instructor

By Safa A

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May 25, 2020

loved the teacher..!

By Benjamin A C R

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Nov 2, 2020

Great and beautiful

By Jessica S

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May 10, 2020

I love this course

By AI L

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Sep 16, 2015

Excellent dynamics.

By Alexander P G

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Jun 6, 2018

Loved this course.

By Olga S

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Feb 18, 2017

Juuuust fantastic!

By Badh B

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May 23, 2024

perfect for poets