Become A Poet: Mastering The Art Of Writing Poetry

Learn to write the great poetry you've always wanted to write.

What you'll learn
To write outstanding poetry
To understand how great poetry is written
To understand how to properly use literary devices in writing poetry
Requirements
A vivid imagination
Description
Explore your poetic prowess and write the amazing poetry you've always wished you could. This course on poetry writing will teach you more than just how to write a poem. First, you will learn about the history of poetry, what makes a poet a poet, and where poets might find their inspiration. Next, the course dissects the concepts that help us understand poetry. After breaking down the various literary devices used in a poem, the course walks you through the process of analyzing a poem to see how those literary devices work. Next, you’ll have the opportunity to look at sound patterns in poetry and the different types of poems you may encounter or may want to attempt to write yourself. Writing Exercises Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to write your own poetry with guided writing exercises. As you learn the skills every great poet must understand, you'll be asked to write poems that leverage these new skills. Share your poems with the rest of the class and get feedback on your work. Who Should Take This Course Many of you who take this course may have written some poetry in the past, but having written poetry is not a requirement for this course. Anyone can take this course without ever having written a word and come out with an understanding of how to write great poetry. About The Author - Jennifer Chesak I’m a freelance adventure writer, editor and ghostwriter with a cornucopia of quirky clips to showcase my 12-years of experience. Since receiving my Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern’s Medill School or Journalism, I’ve covered a wild gamut: bank robberies with ensuing high-speed chases, cross-country motorcycle adventures, free dives with sharks, fishing excursions at remote northern outposts and simply must-try crazy cuisine and cocktails. If you need copy to wow your readers or an entire book spruced, goosed and juiced, I’m your gal! An avid journal keeper for much of my life, I believe writing in any form and at any age is a powerful self-development tool that can prompt healing and facilitate the ongoing process of discovering and rediscovering one’s self. I am passionate about helping others grasp the writer within and achieve the satisfaction of creative thinking and production. When I’m not tethered to pen and notebook, I can be found training for my next marathon.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 1 What You'll Learn In This Course

Section 2: The History of Poetry

Lecture 2 The History of Poetry

Section 3: What Is Poet?

Lecture 3 What Is Poet?

Section 4: Poetic Inspiration

Lecture 4 Poetic Inspiration

Lecture 5 Inspiration Writing Exercise

Section 5: Literary Devices

Lecture 6 Introduction

Lecture 7 Tropes

Lecture 8 Metaphor and Simile

Lecture 9 Writing Exercise

Lecture 10 Metonymy & Synecdoche

Lecture 11 Pun

Lecture 12 Personification

Lecture 13 Apostrophe

Lecture 14 Onomatapoeia

Lecture 15 Hyperbole /Oxymoron/idiom

Lecture 16 Irony and Writing Exercise

Lecture 17 Schemes

Lecture 18 Parallelism

Lecture 19 Imagery

Lecture 20 Imagery Example One

Lecture 21 Imagery Example Two

Lecture 22 Word Choice

Section 6: Poetry Analysis

Lecture 23 Introduction

Lecture 24 Identify the Speaker & Addressee

Lecture 25 Identify the Figures of Speech

Lecture 26 Rewrite the Poem in your Own Words

Lecture 27 Poetry Analysis and Writing Exercises

Section 7: Parts of a Poem

Lecture 28 Parts of a Poem

Section 8: Sound Patterns in Poetry

Lecture 29 Introduction

Lecture 30 Rhythm & Meter

Section 9: Identifying Different Types of Poetry

Lecture 31 Identifying Different Types of Poetry

Lecture 32 Additional Poetry Styles

Section 10: Blank Verse, Free Verse & Prose Poetry

Lecture 33 Blank Verse, Free Verse & Prose Poetry

Section 11: Distinguishing Between Good & Bad Poetry

Lecture 34 Distinguishing Between Good & Bad Poetry

Section 12: Conclusion: Writers’ Rights & Publishing Options

Lecture 35 Writers’ Rights & Publishing Options

Poets,Writers