Poetry: Navigating the Revision Process
Discover where your poem wants to go and how to get there.
"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
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
A downloadable workbook accompanies the course with model poems, revision exercises and supplemental materials.
"I highly recommend this course to poets seeking to strengthen their writing, independently edit, and create works with lasting impact."
“Poetry: Navigating The Revision Process” is an affordable and engaging course offered by The Wychwood Poetry Workshop, that goes beyond revision basics. Thi...
Read More“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
Read LessIntroduction
Course Workbook
1. Approaches to Revision: What Strengthens Your Poem and What Weakens it?
2. How to Make Cool Discoveries: Opening the Door to New & Surprising Places
3. Two Revision Tools That Never Let You Down: Detail and Description
4. How to Make Your Poem Come Alive with the Power of Diction
5. Simple but Powerful Tools to Boost Your Poem with Rhythm and Sound
6. Striking Line Breaks: What Do You Want to Emphasize in Your Poem?
The Ultimate Revision Checklist
Wrap-up: Sail into the Unknown and Return with Wonderful Poems
Before You Go
No. It is a self-paced course.
You have 24/7 access for thirty days. Feel free to email us if you need more time [email protected]
This course doesn't include any interactive features. However, you are encouraged to email the instructor if you have any questions or feedback.
If you contact us within 24 hours of purchasing, we can offer a refund minus a $3.50 processing fee.
Please email us at [email protected]