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Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school

Tap into the power of poetry as you learn to pack maximum punch with a minimum of words. Discover specialized techniques, demands, and forms of poetry, and build the craft of writing exquisite verses that captivate the soul.

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Online Level 1 Intro to Poetry

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Develop your narrative and lyric voices in this introductory poetry workshop. Broaden your sense of what's possible in your work as you explore varied literary styles and approaches. Join us online to deepen your grasp of technique and receive constructive critiques from teachers and fellow students.

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Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom)

Tap into the power of poetry as you learn to pack maximum punch with a minimum of words. Discover specialized techniques, demands, and forms of poetry, and build the craft of writing exquisite verses that captivate the soul. Whether you write for publication or simply for yourself, this workshop guides you toward creating poetry that resonates and inspires.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
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  • Zoom Conference
  • 30 hours over 10 sessions

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Class Description

Description

This comprehensive ten-week workshop provides instruction through lectures, creative writing exercises, and thoughtful critique of student poetry. The course welcomes beginning writers and anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of poetry fundamentals. A complete syllabus is available below for your review.

Poetry represents the concentrated essence of language: dense with meaning in the smallest space, each word carrying tremendous power. Consider it the pinnacle of literary achievement, distilled and explosive with possibility. Poetry's influence has persisted across millennia, stirring the hearts of those most moved by language and beauty. If you perceive hidden melodies in conversation, sense the texture of the wind, or witness the sunrise as an explosion of light and color, you possess the sensitivity from which great poetry emerges.

Crafting exceptional poetry demands mastery of the fundamental technique of achieving maximum emotional and intellectual impact using the minimum number of words. Within this course, you will study the specialized techniques, structural forms, and unique demands of poetry, alongside practical guidance for publishing and sharing your work with audiences. Whether your vision includes writing for literary publication, live performance, or personal artistic fulfillment, this instruction will teach you to create poetry of genuine beauty and power.

This workshop provides fundamental instruction in poetry craft and guides you through completing one or two poems. The course structure includes the following elements.

  • Instructional lectures on poetry techniques and forms
  • Creative writing exercises for skill development and experimentation
  • Peer workshops where each student presents work for feedback on two occasions

Course syllabi vary by instructor and term, though many topics align with those covered in online sections.

About This Course:

  • Zoom sessions unite writers from every continent at Gotham, New York's most respected writing school.
  • Zoom classes are conducted in real-time through videoconference, functioning similarly to in-person instruction, with all students participating from their own location using computers or devices. Zoom is free and straightforward to use.
  • Zoom writing classes are accessible from anywhere with internet access. The majority of participants join from the United States, though our student body extends across countries worldwide.
  • Technical support is available throughout the course. Respecting participant privacy, Zoom sessions are not recorded.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

All Classes (except One-day and Zoom Intensives and Write-Ins):

  • For a refund or credit, contact us three business days or more before your class starts. You can either choose to hold a full credit with us good for one year on other Gotham classes OR you can opt for a refund less a $25 administrative fee and your $25 registration fee ($50 total).
  • If you need to withdraw after your class has started (or two business days before it starts), you won’t receive a refund, but you’re welcome to a Gotham credit less the price of Week 1 and your $25 registration fee, but we need to hear from you three business days or more before Week 2 meets for that to happen. After that point, no credits are available.

One-day and Zoom Intensives:

  • You may reschedule a One-day or Zoom Intensive one time, if you notify us two business days before the class begins. After that first reschedule, there is a $25 rescheduling fee.
  • If you notify us three business days or more before your class begins, rescheduling is free. If you notify us less than three business days before your class begins, there is a $25 rescheduling fee. If you don’t notify us until after your class begins, we cannot reschedule you.
  • You may get a refund (minus a $50 fee) if you notify us three business days or more before your class begins.

Write-Ins:

  • If you withdraw 1 business day or more before it begins, you’re welcome to a full credit good for one year toward another Write-In. No refunds are available.
  • If you simply don’t show up and don’t notify us in advance, you forfeit your money.

A few more things:

  • Credits are valid for one year and cannot be changed into refunds down the road.
  • Simply not attending class or notifying the instructor does not mean you've officially withdrawn.
  • Some exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis for medical emergencies with a doctor's note.
  • Refunds take up to six weeks to process.

Please understand, we can't issue a refund after classes have started, even if you miss your first class. Similarly, we can't offer you a credit one day before your second class or after that. We understand that other obligations get in the way of attending class, but these policies allow us to get other interested writers into class early enough to have a good experience, and this allows us to offer our classes at a reasonable price.

Important Notes:

  • Students are allowed to join a class in the second week.
  • Only those who pay the tuition in full can be guaranteed a place in class.
  • Class dates and times may be subject to change. A substitute may be assigned or make-up classes added to the end of the term.
  • Auditing and the recording of classes are not allowed.
  • For all classes, students receive a record of payment and registration.
  • Gotham reserves the right to remove any student at our discretion.
  • Gotham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.
  • Our courses are not intended to provide instruction that will result in the student's acquisition of occupational skills.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Gotham Writers Workshop (752)

(4.4-star rating across 752 reviews)

This class: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews

  • Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom)

  • Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom)

    Great photo tour - lots of fun, too - Zim is a fantastic teacher!
  • Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom)

    I loved Kate as the instructor. She's a dedicated and thoughtful teacher who masterfully uses each second of class time.
  • Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom)

    Michael Montlack was excellent at introducing us to different forms of poetry in an accessible, doable way. He took our poems seriously but also had a sense of humor, which made a difference to me, since I was new to poetry and slightly intimidated by it. I intend to continue writing poems and taking poetry classes largely due to him.
  • Poetry Writing Level 1: 10-Week Workshop (Zoom)

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Gotham Writers Workshop is a creative writing school in New York City and online that has been teaching students since 1993. They offer classes for both new and experienced writers, focusing on writing craft and providing a safe and structured environment for improvement.

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