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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

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.

CN

May 22, 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.

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By Jhon G

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Aug 25, 2015

Just great! Thx.

By M. M M

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Sep 8, 2022

Very Intriguing

By Ojasvi G

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Aug 6, 2020

I learnt so much

By Debanjon M

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Feb 6, 2016

Simply Splendid!

By Lisann H

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Oct 4, 2023

was so much fun

By Gaurav K

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Mar 3, 2019

A lot to learn.

By Minny M

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Sep 10, 2015

GREAT COURSE!!!

By Karla M

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Oct 24, 2024

Maravilloso!!!

By Myra F T

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Sep 14, 2017

Great class!

By Ovidio R

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Mar 7, 2016

Gran curso.

By Andrea C S C

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Jan 13, 2025

BRILLIANT!

By C E

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Mar 13, 2021

Wonderful!

By Djuro S

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Nov 11, 2016

Inspiring!

By Beth S

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Jan 15, 2023

Loved it!

By MUHAMMED M K

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Aug 19, 2020

Excellent

By RobertBoucher

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Dec 28, 2017

great fun

By Ayman A

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May 31, 2021

perfect

By Diego S G

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Sep 27, 2018

awesome!

By Silvana A

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Oct 20, 2015

¡Genial!

By Dereje S

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Jan 28, 2025

Thanks!

By Luis C P D l R

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Oct 19, 2015

Great!

By Аида К

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Nov 28, 2024

Good

By Krishneeka G

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Nov 26, 2024

good

By Karthic C

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Nov 25, 2024

good

By Michael R

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Feb 3, 2025

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