Voyage into the Unknown & Return with Good Poems

"It's not so much a process of editing as of making unexpected discoveries."

"Here is what I know about revision: It's not so much a process of editing as of making unexpected discoveries. ... There are only the decisions you make, and if you're lucky, they are the right ones for the work at hand. You can increase your luck by developing your skills."

 — Kim Addonizio, Ordinary Genius: A Guide for the Poet Within

 

Develop your skills & streamline your revision process

Explore how to:

  • make discoveries in your poems

  • create vivid scenes and images

  • leverage the power of diction

  • convey feeling through rhythm and sound

  • create striking line breaks

Course Guide

A downloadable workbook accompanies the course with model poems, revision exercises and supplemental materials.


Reviews

"I highly recommend this course to poets seeking to strengthen their writing, independently edit, and create works with lasting impact."

5 star rating

An Affordable and Engaging Course

Lisa Reynolds-Jones

“Poetry: Navigating The Revision Process” is an affordable and engaging course offered by The Wychwood Poetry Workshop, that goes beyond revision basics. Thi...

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“Poetry: Navigating The Revision Process” is an affordable and engaging course offered by The Wychwood Poetry Workshop, that goes beyond revision basics. This seven-class course invites participants to examine approaches to revising poetry through in-depth analysis and review of matters relating to craft, including but not limited to: form, dictation, rhythm, sound, and line breaks. Poetry by renowned poets Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, William Carlos Williams, and Charles Wright with literary advice by writers Stephen Dobyns, Richard Hugo, and Denise Levertov among others, are a vital part of course content. Discussions on poetic techniques found in such poems reinforce concepts taught and the importance of literary form. Impressions: I found the instructor personable and thorough in her presentation style. I appreciated commentary being available by audio and transcription. The downloadable workbook is an excellent resource. Copies of course materials (poems, exercises) were clear and provided in sequence for ease of reference. The Ultimate Revision Checklist is succinct and a valuable revision guide. I highly recommend this course to poets seeking to strengthen their writing, independently edit, and create works with lasting impact. Lisa Reynolds-Jones

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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Course Workbook

    3. 1. Approaches to Revision: What Strengthens Your Poem and What Weakens it?

    4. 2. How to Make Cool Discoveries: Opening the Door to New & Surprising Places

    5. 3. Two Revision Tools That Never Let You Down: Detail and Description

    6. 4. How to Make Your Poem Come Alive with the Power of Diction

    7. 5. Simple but Powerful Tools to Boost Your Poem with Rhythm and Sound

    8. 6. Striking Line Breaks: What Do You Want to Emphasize in Your Poem?

    9. The Ultimate Revision Checklist

    10. Wrap-up: Sail into the Unknown and Return with Wonderful Poems

    11. Before You Go

About this course

  • $85.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 1 hour of audio content

Instructor(s)

Poet and Mentor Lisa Young

Lisa is the editor of the flourishing poetry journal Juniper and the author of the poetry collection WHEN THE EARTH (Quattro Books). Her poems appear in publications such as the Literary Review of Canada, One Hand Clapping, and THE PRACTICING POET: WRITING BEYOND THE BASICS. Her influences include Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, Linda Gregg, Gregory Orr, Stanley Kunitz, Dorianne Laux, Li-Young Lee, Jane Hirshfield, and Lucille Clifton. Lisa comes to poetry as a spiritual searcher who is devoted to a lifelong study of the craft. As Gregory Orr has said, "We need quest as much as we need craft." To learn more, visit her website: lisayoung.ca.

FAQ

  • Are there set times I have to be online?

    No. It is a self-paced course.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    You have 24/7 access for thirty days. Feel free to email us if you need more time [email protected]

  • Is there interaction with the instructor or others enrolled in the course?

    This course doesn't include any interactive features. However, you are encouraged to email the instructor if you have any questions or feedback.

  • What is your refund policy?

    If you contact us within 24 hours of purchasing, we can offer a refund minus a $3.50 processing fee.

  • I have another question not listed here. How do I get in touch?

    Please email us at [email protected]