Join acclaimed poet Eileen Chong to explore the fundamentals of poetic craft in this practical six week course. Delivered over two months, participants will be taken through a series of workshops designed to illuminate the many tools that we unconsciously utilise in writing, and showcase how to use them with greater intent, to greater impact.
You will be part of a supportive learning environment designed to get you started – or re-started – on your journey to writing and publishing poetry.
Using examples from classic and contemporary poetry, we will discuss the components that make up great writing, isolating various techniques to gain a more sophisticated understanding of what makes great poems work, and how to apply that to your own poems.
The course will be delivered over 8 weeks: 3 weeks of coursework on image, sound, and line, as well as workshopping participants’ work, followed by a two-week writing break and a final 3 weeks focused on form, revision, and publication pathways.
By the end of the course you will have:
- Gained an understanding of important poetic techniques and forms;
- Bolstered your abilities and interest in writing poetry;
- Received constructive and rigorous feedback on your writing, so that you can measure your improvement.
Your course includes:
- 6 weeks of 2-hour evening tutorials
- A complimentary copy of a recent Faber & Faber poetry publication
- Feedback from your tutor and peers on two poems
- On completion of the course, alumni discounts on future Faber Writing Academy courses and books from the Allen & Unwin Website
Please note this course will be delivered online and all times refer to Australian Eastern Standard Time.
