Understanding Poetry Writing
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Streaming Only
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn poetry writing: reading poems, sensory language, rhythm and meter, rhyme and alliteration, imagery, sonnets and ballads, revision and publishing.
Writing poetry seems to have countless rules and none at all, and reading good poems is the first step to writing your own. The course covers why people write poetry, how to read it, preparing to write, the five sensory experiences of a poem, concrete nouns, verbs, voice and modifiers, poetic language, the sound of poetry, repetition, rhythm and meter, rhyme and alliteration, images, similes and metaphors, a poet’s voice and style, open and closed forms, sonnets and ballads, revision, and getting published.
What You Will Achieve
- Explain poetic forms and how to read poetry closely
- Use the five sensory experiences and precise language in a poem
- Use rhythm, meter, rhyme and alliteration in your writing
- Write in traditional forms such as the sonnet, revise your work and seek publication
Program Overview
First Steps in Poetry
Reading poems and building poetic language.
- Introduction to poetry writing
- Knowing how to read poetry
- Poetry’s essential specifics
- Use of poetic language
Mastering the Art of Writing Poems
Sound, form, revision and publication.
- The sound of poetry
- The poet’s craft
- Open-form, closed-form and traditional verse
- Revision and publication
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Poetry skills help creative writers, authors, editors, screenwriters and content writers sharpen their language.
- Creative Writer
- Author
- Book Editor
Good for: Aspiring poets and creative writers who want a structured start.
Keep in mind: It gives you the craft and forms of poetry, but your own voice develops through regular writing and revision.
Bottom line: A well-rounded introduction to reading and writing poetry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the course cover poetic forms?
Yes. It covers open-form and closed-form poetry and traditional forms of verse such as sonnets, ballads and psalms.
Does it cover rhythm and rhyme?
Yes. It covers types of repetition and figures of speech for rhythm and meter, and different types of rhyme and alliteration.
Does it cover getting published?
Yes. The final lessons cover revising your poems with a clear vision and getting your writing into publication.
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