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You are invited to enroll in a complete online poetry writing workshop.
I offer this class as a private instructor, separately from APW and Barnes & Noble University, using the enjoyable and challenging writing exercises I've developed during my 19 years of teaching poetry in The Albany Poetry Workshop.
This long-distance learning adventure is for all ages and all levels of experience. All you need to participate is the desire to make better poems and a willingness to study this craft.
In this class, you have the opportunity to:
- Meet poets from around the world
- Make new friends
- Write a new poem every week
- Take a class that fits into your schedule
- Have fun
The six-week class includes reading and writing assignments, a live discussion board, and weekly online live critiques of the poems you have written.
Here is the basic class procedure:
- At the outset, I email you a syllabus for our overall class procedure.
- At the beginning of each weekly meeting, I present you with a real-time writing exercise.
- You then write a poem based on that exercise, and post it on the discussion board. We spend time giving critiques on your first draft. We discuss all the drafts in a live chat room.
- Near the end of the week, you post a revision of your poem on a private (password-protected) discussion board for review by the other members of our class.
- Throughout the week, I and the other class members post comments on your revision on the discussion board.
- The following Saturday morning, we meet again online for a new writing exercise and critique session. In our critique session, you receive constructive comments on how to improve your draft. (You may save the entire discussion for reference when revising your poem.)
For further information about the class and our procedure, please look at this sample Class Syllabus and Class Procedure
Class size is limited to six or seven to ensure that you receive ample feedback on your poems from the other participants and individual attention from me.
The workshop fee is $300.
I am offering one class this spring. It begins:
- 13 September, 2008. We meet from 10:00 a.m. to noon (PST). The class continues for six Saturday Mornings.
The times indicated are Pacific Standard Time. To determine what time this corresponds to your local time, click this useful time conversion chart and type in the words "San Francisco." The chart will reveal the current time in Pacific Standard Time. Then look at your wall clock to determine the difference.
Since we use just the basic computer tools and Internet resources, you may participate in this class using either a PC or Mac. I am familiar with both to assist you in getting started.
The only other tool you will need to participate in this workshop is the Instant Messenger chat program. If you wish to participate, please follow this link to AoL's free download site, install the Instant Messenger program on your computer, and familiarize yourself with it prior to enrolling. If you need help installing or setting it up, I will assist you as best I can.
Finally, if you would like to read evaluations of the class written by several former participants, please feel free to do so.
Please drop me a note if you are interested, and I will respond with further details and answer any of your questions.
Best,
Scott Reid
August, 2008