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A Poetry Kit Poetry Course is available wherever you are.  If you are online you can take a course.
You need nothing more than an interest in improving as a poet.

 

 

Poetry Part One Course

COURSES START SECOND AND LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH

As with all our courses the emphasis is on encouraging the student to produce poetry and to give good reliable feedback.

 

This is a course of 25 lessons and can be completed in14 weeks.

 

This course takes the participant through some of the basic processes of writing poetry in an entertaining and interesting way. Through a series of set exercises, discussions and critique sessions, backed up with talks, notes and feedback.  The purpose of the course is to allow the participant to build their skills of observation and clarity of language while at the same time allowing their individual voice and technique to develop.  

The course looks at a variety of styles and forms of poetry which will allow the participant to build a sound knowledge of some of the technical terms while utilising them in a practical and engaging way.   The course includes elements relating to preparing and submitting poems for publication, reading poems and presenting them in a live setting, revising poetry and editing.

 

Poetry 1

 

The course looks at a variety of styles and forms of poetry which will allow the participant to build a sound knowledge of some of the technical aspects

while utilising them in a practical and interesting way.   The course includes elements relating to preparing and submitting poems for publication, reading poems, revising poetry and editing.

 

 Some items covered

Poetic structure

Analysis of poetry

Transparency

Writing poetry

Revising and editing

Forms and structure

Further forms / markets

Getting published

 

 

Fee - The course fee is £80 (UK£)  You can pay the fee and enrol below.

 

Bursaries - We have bursaries available for longer courses and application is easy and non-intrusive.  So if you would like to be considered for one of those packages please write to bursaries@poetrykit.org  

 

   The Tutor - Mentoring is presented by Jim Bennett who is a highly experienced poet and lecturer having delivered courses in creative writing for the University of Liverpool, Edge Hill University. He has worked on developing educational and training courses for other universities and institutions. Jim is a full time professional poet who earns his living from writing poetry and lecturing. He has won many awards over a forty year writing career. He is currently the Course Director for The Poetry Kit.  He has written 79 books, including books for children, training manuals and books of poetry.  He has won many awards for his work including the McMillan Prize, and three DADA Fest awards.  Click image on the right to read some of Jim's poetry.  

 

PK ONLINE COURSE ENROLMENT FORM

 

The links below enables payment of the course fee through PayPal.  

STEP 1 - Pay the Course Fee

Poetry Part 1 Course

Fee £80

Return here after completing the payment option at PayPal and please move to step 2.


     

STEP 2 - Complete the Enrolment Form

 

 

  

 

ENROLMENT FORM

 

Please copy this form plus your answers into the body of an email and send it to info@poetrykit.org

 

First please tell us;

 

Have you paid the appropriate fee through PayPal     YES/NO  


Which course do you want to take?                                                 What start date would you like?    

 

 

For all courses please answer these questions;


1. Full name postal address, phone number.  (These are for our records only and will not be used for any other commercial purpose).
 

For poetry courses please answer these questions.


2  Name your three favourite poets.

3  What are the last three poetry books that you have read?

4   If you normally read poetry on line, which sites do you prefer?

5  Give a broad view of your writing career to date.

6  List (if any) published work.

7  What is your age and educational background?

8  What previous courses have you taken?

9   What are you hoping to get from this course?

 

10 How did you find out about this course?

When you have done this please write a short bio giving some details about yourself.
 

 

 

 
STEP 3
       

 

You should receive confirmation from our office within 24 hours (excluding weekends).  If you do not hear from us please check you email bulk and spam folders, and if our mail is going there please let us know.   If not, and you have not heard from us, please get in touch.  Please give your payment details so that we can track your registration.