ES
May 4, 2022
The professor and tasks were very engaging. I truly looked forward to tuning in and working through the lessons and assignments. My interest in poetry is further stoked and I can't wait to learn more.
VS
Jun 22, 2020
This was a superb workshop. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and learned a lot that came in my way. Grasping poetry devices taught in such an fun way was really awesome. The mentors were very supportive.
By Derek O
•Aug 2, 2020
This course was engaging, informative and entertaining. The instructor clearly loves his subject and enjoys teaching. His lectures are insightful and on point. I learned something in every unit. Thank you for this wonderful course.
By YJ K
•Apr 3, 2019
The students giving feedback on my work was impressive, and I certainly learnt a whole load of things during this course. One of the best workshops I've done that gave me the chance to actually develop on my skills! :) Thanks Doug.
By esther j
•Jun 13, 2021
I have enjoyed learning this course. This course is Useful, Informative, Fun. I liked doing Prompts which has helped me to enhance my writing. By learning this course now I see poetry from different dimensions. Thank You so much .
By liza m b
•Jun 1, 2020
Incredible course! The information I learned was invaluable to my writing practice, understanding of poetry, and revision process. I gained so much confidence in my writing and had fun experimenting with different forms of poetry.
By Kevin G
•May 4, 2020
Great course overall, and delivered in a fun / non-intimidating way. I had wanted an introduction into reading and writing poetry for a long time, but not felt comfortable with other courses / materials but this was near perfect.
By Perpetua S
•Sep 12, 2023
Splendid course. I thought I already know poetry writing. Apparently not. In 6 modules, I learned more than a semester (over 3 months) in the university. More of this kind of courses, please. And Douglas is very engaging.
By Misha B
•Jun 17, 2020
Great class. I think the rhyme and revision sections were the most helpful for me personally. The professor was extremely knowledge, and the course contents were explained thoughtfully, yet in a concise manner. Highly recommend!
By Ezra E
•Sep 23, 2017
I enjoyed this workshop. It has helped me to rethink what poetry is, and it has given me valuable knowledge so I can write better poems. The length of the workshop is ideal. I feel the peer review aspect could be strengthened.
By Eric H R
•Jul 27, 2016
This course was a lot of fun and very helpful. Even though I have been involved with poetry for many years, I found the Professor's presentations entertaining and enlightening. I have learned a lot from this course. Thanks.
By Jitin R
•Mar 31, 2023
This course is perfect for people who want to learn 'about' poems in depth, and can write their own ones based off of the simple or complex techniques used by various poets in order to enhance their view of their own poem.
By Trapper M
•May 20, 2020
Just what I needed. A fantastic intro to get you thinking about some of the key concepts in your writing. I highly recommend this as a starting point for new poets. The exercises are also motivational to write in new ways.
By Rochel B
•Jun 13, 2022
i thought this course to be so clear!
it gave all the information needed to start in the poetry career.
it is also a great course for already learned poets to remind themselves of some basic rules and guidelines to follow.
By Anna
•Sep 28, 2023
Loved the teacher and the course. Really felt his passion for poetry transmitted through the videos. It inspired many new pieces of work. I felt supported by the other students through the peer review process. Thank you!
By Miriam L
•Oct 15, 2023
I came to the course to learn poetry basics to expand my skills. I got what I came for and more. The professor's humour and the presentations were excellent. I love that I was exposed to poets I had not read. Thank you.
By Samreen
•Jan 5, 2021
The course was informative and provided an enriching learning experience. I loved the instructor's teaching style which made learning fun. I am encouraged to take up more such courses now and enhance my writing skills.
By Maria K M v Z
•Apr 24, 2023
as a beginner, I loved it! Douglas is a good teacher and I love his humor. The assignments are challenging and instructive. I was able to finish the course quickly and I hope there will be a follow up to this course!
By Siddhi D
•Jun 14, 2019
This was an amazing course that made me learn a lot about poem writing and completely changed the way I perceived poems. My skills have improved greatly thanks to this course. It was probably the best I've ever taken.
By Logan R
•Mar 13, 2018
Great place to start as some one who has always had an interest in poetry but never really knew where to start. I got a good poem out of this workshop and I have seen my work change over this 6 weeks. Lovely course!
By Gaurie S
•May 23, 2021
Sharpened visions indeed. If you feel like you need something like the Dead Poets' Society, take this course! This is a write-your-heart-out course, learning, expanding and analyzing yourself all the way! Much thanks
By Mehraneh k p
•Oct 21, 2023
I am a Persian poet. Participating in this course was a unique insight for me to experience English poetry, and it greatly helped my literally and poetic knowledge. I am grateful to all the producers of this course.
By Maryam S
•Apr 5, 2017
A nice refresher course in poetry. Love the prompts given by the instructor. Simple method of teaching, but it covers all aspects of poetry writing. Good pace as well. Highly recommended for new and seasoned poets.
By Mariette S
•Jul 1, 2022
The instructor covered a lot of poetry topics in an entertaining and succinct way. I learned a lot about poetry construction and enjoyed the videos. I also appreciate the solid peer reviews from fellow classmates.
By Kirsten C
•May 31, 2021
Very comprehensive course! I thought I knew all I needed to know about poetry, but this course stepped it up. It's a great way to build up the writing arsenal of poets from any skill level. Would highly recommend!
By Sierra C
•Oct 23, 2020
I learned a lot about technical details that I hadn't learned/had forgotten about, and I got some really great feedback from the workshops. Definitely turned me into a believer of the revision/editing process. :)
By Wenjuan Y
•Feb 7, 2024
I absolutely love this course. Professor Douglas Kearney managed to make writing a poem, a seeming difficult concept, fun and achievable. I like his style and love his assignments that are friendly to beginners.