The Writers College - home-study poetry course with one-to-one expert guidance.

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Love It More. </h1> <p align="left"><br> Develop your talent, try new styles, grow in confidence – and have some fun along the way! </p> <p align="left">Leading UK poet, Alison Chisholm, has written a stimulating and informative home-study course, suitable for the beginner upwards. </p> <p>Learn to view the world as a poet. Understand structure, rhythm, rhyme – and more. Feel confident about approaching the editors who can publish your work. And, as Alison is an experienced adjudicator, enjoy privileged advice on succeeding in competitions. </p> <p>Work at your own pace, on topics of YOUR choice, and enjoy personal feedback from an experienced, published poet. </p> <p>Your course is sent on a 15-day trial. No obligation. Send for your FREE prospectus today!</p> <h1 align="center">See What Others Say . . . </h1> <p align="left"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Here are some comments from students. Their views say more about the course and tuition service than we could ever do.</font></p> <p align="center" class="style3">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ </p> <p>"Very enjoyable! I have had another nine poems accepted for publication. A total of 25."<br> <span class="style2">S. Maycock, Kent. </span></p> <p><br> "I have had two poems accepted for Pen Magazine and have also been invited to share a workshop at a later date."<br> <span class="style2">F. Davies, Dyfed.</span></p> <p><br> "It has been a useful course, the exercises being particularly stimulating. The comments on the assignments have also been very helpful. Envoi has accepted 'Prayers at Wick Rissington' to go with 'Fast Bowler'; Iota have published 'Motorway Villanelle'; Poetry Nottingham 'Painting on the Stairs' and Weyfarers have published 'Venice is Rocking'."<br> <span class="style2">G. Turner, Berkshire.</span></p> <p><br> "The course is very good because it is comprehensive and flexible. I have had one poem accepted by Poetry Now magazine for a book of verse." <br> <span class="style2">M. Wilkes, Norfolk.</span></p> <p><br> "I recommend the course to other poets. Since enrolling I've been accepted by 'Iota' and 'First Time'."<br> <span class="style2">J. Ezekiel, London.</span></p> <p><br> "I would like to express my appreciation to you for your help in guiding me in the right direction. The course has provided me with much relaxation during the winter months."<br> <span class="style2">R. Vere, Somerset.</span></p> <p><br> "I have just completed the poetry course which I hugely enjoyed. I owe Alison Chisholm an immense debt; she has been enormously helpful, stimulating and encouraging."<br> <span class="style2">M. Russell, Selkirk.</span></p> <p><br> "Two poems accepted by Poetry Monthly, one published by Writers Viewpoint and 2nd prize in Salopian Society's members' competition. The objective views of my tutor have inspired me to carry on."<br> <span class="style2">C. Campbell, Hampshire.</span></p> <p><br> "Very good course indeed. My tutor responds in such a way that she seems like a friend. I haven't seen another specialist poetry course like this one. It is really positive and good value for money."<br> <span class="style2">J. Reed, Cheshire.</span></p> <p><br> "I've had one poem published and one accepted for Quantum Leap magazine, one poem published by Carers magazine and won joint first prize with 'Christmas Haiku' in a competition. I'm very pleased I started the course. It has enlarged my reading of modern poetry and has encouraged me to try different styles. Many thanks to my tutor."<br> <span class="style2">J. Warren, Oxfordshire.</span></p> <p><br> "I feel the course has taught me a lot and has given me the confidence to attempt to get my work published. The exercises have been very useful and I am very much enjoying the course. I have had 19 poems accepted since joining The Writers College." <br> <span class="style2">C. Mansfield, Sussex.</span></p> <h1 align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">The Art of Writing Poetry</font></b> <b><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Synopsis</font></b></h1> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 1: Introduction</font><br> </b></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Welcome - how to proceed - importance of reading other people's poetry - reading list - be contemporary - small press magazines - starting to analyse markets and poems - poetry groups - writers circles - contacting other poets.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 2: Getting started</font></b><br> Why write poetry - opportunities - starting to write - a poets essential outlook - taking notes - getting ideas - sources of stimulation: postcards, past experiences, creative reading, the value of travel, music, time limits, new viewpoints - keep practising - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 3: Style, Theme and Subject Matter</font></b><br> Your own individual style - matching style and theme - listen to your poem - style and the message - trying different styles - working through a theme - matching the theme and subject matter - developing a theme - how to select subject matter - keeping it tight and clear - development work. </font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 4: Grammar, Punctuation and Trimmings</font></b><br> Grammar in poetry - differences between prose and poetry - punctuation - its purpose - enjambement - levels of meaning - line breaks - the use of metaphor and simile - word order - allegory - personification - paradox - symbolism - viewpoint - experimentation - imagery and word pictures - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 5: A Way with Words</font></b><br> Using words in poetry - the best words in the best order - dangers to avoid - keep a balance - be precise - modern vocabulary - avoid clichés - new images - dangers and advantages of repetition - inverted words - invigorate your language - implications of words - the importance of listening - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 6: Rhythm and Metre</font></b><br> The patterns of poetry - what is rhythm - importance and place of rhythm - what is metre - why understanding metre helps - where it is essential - stress patterns fully explained - the iambic pattern - counterpoint - male and female endings - developing metrical impact - more forms of metre - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 7: Rhyme</font></b><br> To rhyme or not to rhyme - three golden rules - dangers to avoid - writing full rhyme - different types of full rhyme - slant rhyme - alliteration - consonance - assonance - eye and sight rhyme - unaccented rhyme - half rhyme - writing free verse - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 8: Form</font></b><br> Various forms discussed in detail - ballad stanza - Chaucerian roundel - limerick - minute - pantoum - rondeau - rondel - rubai - sapphic - sestina - sonnets, English and Italian - terza rima - triolet - villanelle - concrete poetry - syllable count poetry - the cinquain - how to create your own forms - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 9: The First Draft</font></b><br> Where to begin - making notes - a worked example - filtering your ideas - getting the first draft down - revising </font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">while writing - outside stimuli - the evolving poem - allowing the work to mature - one area stimulates another - the title - the creative process - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 10: Revision</font></b><br> Revision is essential - the two objectives of revision - the importance of time - two levels - 12 point check list to follow - reading aloud - balance - enough material - suitable title - form - line divisions - effective imagery - good vocabulary - punctuation - literary devices - rhyme - metre - seeking advice - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 11: Case Studies</font></b><br> In this module Alison examines and discusses in detail two of her poems from initial stimulus, through the first draft and extensive revision to the finished piece. Each won first prize in competitions.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 12: Poems for Special Occasions and Special People</font></b><br> Commemorating events - writing to commission - research - be precise - 6 point code to guide you - verse stories and monologues - poetry for seasons - writing on holiday - writing lyrics - a poem to music - collaboration - message - length - structure - performance - important exercises - recordings - poetry for children - poetry for greeting cards - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 13: Publication of Your Work</font></b><br> Your objectives - market research - the small press and its importance - literary stature - coverage - availability - sources of information - targeting - how to present and submit your work - protecting your copyright - assembling a poetry collection - vanity publishing - self publishing - other outlets - record keeping - development work.<br> </font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 14: Entering Competitions</font></b><br> Competitions: the different types - types of poem required - doing your best - selecting material - line limits - theme/form restrictions - other competitors - submitting your poems - market study - reducing the element of chance - 12 essential guidelines from Alisons own experience - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 15: Poetry and Performance</font></b><br> Performance pieces - writing for performance - sounds and content - originality - clichés - convoluted sentences - remote references - abstractions - be direct - maintaining interest - different forms - audience appreciation - programme balance - using two voices - variety and theatricals - ensuring speakability - pauses - selecting your programme - delivery - payment - development work.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 16: Endpiece</font></b><br> The value of practice - steep yourself in poetry - further outlets for your work - be imaginative - visit schools - further the cause of poetry - final message - useful addresses.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">Module 17: Glossary of Poetry Terms</font></b></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br> The most common poetry terms fully explained to help you throughout your studies.</font></p> <p align="LEFT"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#663399">12 corrected assignments.</font></b></font></p> <p> </p> </body>