The Art Of Writing Poetry

Short course

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

In your course you deal with every aspect of poetry. You'll learn: How to look at the world through a poet's eyes. The use of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary in poetry. About rhyme, metre and rhythm. The different forms of poetry. Where to find inspiration. How to develop your own individual style. How to write lyrics. How to write poems for special occasions. How to give poetry readings. About entering poetry competitions. Plus, you are shown specific techniques that help you to generate ideas, develop themes and structure your poems. Suitable for: Anyone who wants to try their hand at writing poems. This includes those who have never tried writing before. However, even if you have written poetry before this course will help you develop your craft and encourage you to try different styles and formats.

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Course programme

Writing Poetry

Learn how to write poetry

Writing poetry is one of the most engaging, enriching and enjoyable forms of creative writing. It is a highly skilled way of expressing yourself that is deeply rewarding when you capture a mood or feeling just right.

When writing poetry, you have the freedom to turn language upside down, inside out and play with words in a way you can't in ordinary prose. And, anyone can do it!

All you need is a love of words and a desire to express yourself with words. However, if you want to create great poetry you need to know the rules and develop the techniques that successful poets use. These can easily be learned and, with the help of an experienced poet as your tutor, this course will show you how.

Certificate In The Art Of Writing Poetry

So that you can develop your poetry writing skills, we offer you the chance to learn from one of Britain's leading poets, critics and adjudicators - Alison Chisholm. Not only has she written the course, she will be your tutor as well.

You are never going to make a fortune from writing poetry. It would be misleading to say otherwise. But, in spite of this, there are many potential outlets for your work and these are fully explained in the course.

However, publication is just one motivation for putting pen to paper. Many people write poetry as an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. For others it is more cathartic, a way to understand and release deeply felt emotions. It can also be a stimulating, intellectual activity. But, whatever your motivation for writing poetry, we know that our course will enrich your enjoyment.

Your Tuition

One of the key aspects to getting the most out of your course is the quality of your tuition. All STT tutors are experienced in teaching by distance learning and have been specially trained by us to help you.

Your tutor for this course will be Alison Chisholm - the course author - so you'll be guided by one of Britain's leading poets.

There are 12 assignments to complete. These are completely open so you write about your favourite topics and compose your poems around the subjects that interest you. You will be advised, as needed, on:

  • Your style
  • Construction
  • The presentation
  • Rhyme
  • Metre
  • How to avoid the common errors and mistakes that so many beginners mak.

Alison will give you constructive comment and will help you to be objective and realistic in your approach to your work. At the same time she will provide motivation and encouragement.

We have brought together a professional tuition service and an effective course so that you can work towards a Certificate in The Art of Writing Poetry. Not only will you gain a Certificate, you'll also gain confidence in your writing abilities and a deeper understanding and knowledge of poetry.

Follow-on Training

The Certificate in Writing for the Internet Course will complement your Certificate in The Art of Writing Poetry perfectly, once you start being published.

We also have a whole range of other writing courses you may wish to try.

Guarantee

Because we have full confidence in the course and tuition service, we are able to make your enrolment as risk free as possible by giving you this double guarantee:

  1. You have the course on 15-day inspection. If you are not completely satisfied with it, just return it within 15 days of receipt and your money will be refunded in full.
  2. We will give you a £10 refund for every written assignment that is not assessed properly by your tutor (failing agreement between us arbitration is available).


Start Studying Right Away When You Enrol Online

Anyone can enrol on this course. You do not need any special qualifications or background and you can start whenever it suits you.

There is no fixed enrolment date so you can start as soon as you are ready. Plus, you can study where and when you like - in the UK or abroad, at home, in the library or at work.

And, by enrolling online you can be studying in just five minutes. The first sections are available as soon as your payment has been accepted.

Your course materials are sent to you by post and should arrive within seven working days in the UK or 28 working days if you are overseas.

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Additional information

Payment options: Easy Payment Terms: £29 deposit then £34 per month for the following 6 months making £233 in all

The Art Of Writing Poetry

Price on request