Poetry Writing
Course
In Bude
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Bude
Poetry Writing Course To compose poetry is one of the most exciting and personally rewarding forms of creative writing. It can bring immense pleasure to you and to those who read and listen to your work. Everyone with a love of words can write a poem and the School's course in Poetry Writing is designed to show you how it can be done and to take the mystique out of doing so. The course will take the aspiring poet from the first spark of an idea to its final revision. It has been designed to invigorate all poets, novices and experienced alike, with the excitement of the craft. With the help of your personal tutor you will develop and hone your skills, in addition to receiving advice on writing poems suitable for publication, broadcasting, and competition. So put your love of words to good use and enjoy the benefits of being able to communicate your innermost thoughts and feelings with the School's Poetry Writing Course.
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Subjects
- Poetry
- IT
- Writing
Course programme
Syllabus
Unit One
- The Definition of Poetry
- What is a Poet?
- A Bit of History
- The Voice of Poetry
- Figures of Speech
Unit Two
- Market Research
- Manuscript Presentation
- Imagery
- Revision
- Writer's Rights
Unit Three
- Rhythm and Meter
- Stanzas, Pauses, Endings
- Types of Poem Forms
Unit Four
- Free Verse
- Long and Short-Lined Poetry
- Open Field Composition
- Haiku
- Humour
- A Small Glossary
Unit Five
- Word Choices
- Publishing
- Competitions
- Poetry Readings
- Book List
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs.
Poetry Writing