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An Introduction to Poetry
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About An Introduction to Poetry
Class Intro
Poetry as challenge
The Writing Process
The Writing Process - part ii
Getting Somewhere
Towards a Definition
Read good poetry well
When you read a poem
Being Independent
Feeding the Poet
Take the pressure off
You are a poet
Recognition
Contributing value
Doing nothing
Striving for success
Class Project and Conclusion
What You Will Learn?
- Hey! Welcome to my class! In this class I'll go over what poetry can be, how you can write poetry, and most importantly, how to take care of your poet. Who's your poet? You are!.
- In the class, I mention Joy Clarkson's podcast. https://speakingwithjoy.podbean.com/e/calling-all-artists/ This is the episode I was referring to..
- You can find good poetry at https://onbeing.org/poetry-and-writing/, https://www.poetryfoundation.org/, and https://poets.org/. .
- Remember, don't just read good poetry. Read good poetry well. .
- And then, write. ;).