This week we are going to look at the tools available to you as poets. Wherever possible, we have avoided poetic jargon so far. We have also created a glossary …
In the video above, Helen and Michael continue to share their thoughts on the tools of writing. In the comments, discuss Helen and Michael’s thoughts on writing and the tools …
You have almost finished your first week on our course, How To Make A Poem. If you are enjoying the course, you may be interested in our Creative Writing MA …
In the previous step, Helen introduced one of her found poems. A found poem is a poem made out of words the poet uncovered somewhere else. Found poems can be …
Helen’s poem ‘Skirt’ started life when she was reading a Wikipedia article about 1920s Western fashion, not particularly ‘searching’ for a poem at all. In the next activity, we will …
In this step, we will be using the resources we have been exploring to create a short poem or couplet. A couplet is two lines of poetry. A couplet can, …
‘Can creative writing be taught? Can creative writing be learned? They are really the same question’.[1] ‘Creative Writing encourages the capacity to see the world from different perspectives and the …
Before you share any poetry, you need to consider the question of copyright. Poetry like any writing is the result of someone else’s hard work. It should be treated with …
Welcome to the course! In the video above, the course tutors Helen and Michael introduced themselves. They have also each written a short piece on one of their favourite poems. …
In this step, we introduce you to the poets you’ll be learning from. Michael, Helen and Martin are the authors of the course and may not be actively responding day-to-day. …