Unleash your inner Dickinson! Writing 201: Poetry begins on Monday.
Perhaps you already love writing poetry; perhaps you’re a poet and don’t even know it. Either way, Writing 201: Poetry begins on Monday, February 16, and we’d love to see you there!
Tell me more about this poetry thing…
Even though haiku
are all some of us can write*,
poems touch us all.
Writing 201: Poetry is a two week-course. Each weekday, you’ll receive an assignment with three parts: a prompt, a poetic form, and a poetic device. You choose which you want to explore (if any). An assignment might invite you to write a poem inspired by “forgiveness.” Then, you’ll have the option to write using a particular form that we’ll introduce and explain (say, couplets). Finally, we’ll throw in an optional poetic device for you to use (for example, a synecdoche). Try all three, or any combination of them.
For a fuller description of the course, head to Ben’s original announcement!
As the course progresses, we’ll move from relatively simple forms and devices to more challenging ones. Use, tweak, or ignore them as you wish. You can publish each poem on your blog, or not — also up to you. That’s it!
* “Us” means “me” in this poem. You’ll be able to do much more, because you’re taking Writing 201: Poetry!
The nuts and bolts
Learning and support
in a rich community’s
the core of B.U.
Writing 201: Poetry follows the same basic principles of all Blogging U. courses:
- It’s free, flexible, and open to all. The course is aimed to help you meet your own blogging and writing goals while connecting you to a community of like-minded, poetry-loving bloggers.
- We’ll post new assignments here on The Daily Post each weekday at midnight (GMT); you’ll also receive assignments via email. Each assignment will contain all the inspiration and instructions you need to complete it. Weekends are free.
- Each course will have a private community site, the Commons, for chatting, connecting, and seeking feedback and support. Daily Post staff and Happiness Engineers will be on hand to answer your questions and offer guidance and resources.
How do I register?
The short form below
awaits your information.
So fill it out now.
(In non-haiku form: just fill out the short form below!)
Please note: You won’t receive an automatic confirmation message after submitting your form. You will get a welcome message with more details before the course starts.
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i am so up for this, definitely giving it a go đŸ˜€
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This is just what I have been waiting for ! I did not know that I was looking for this but my hear says I’min the right place….
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I am pretty sure that I signed up for this a while ago, but I have submitted my survey again! Can’t wait!
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Comments are disabled on Ben’s announcement! đŸ˜¦
So, here is what I wanted to say anyway. Lol:
“I have signed up for this course and, although I have written some poetry before, this was during times of high emotional stress (a.k.a. “inspiration”).
The work that I have been most proud of, was not written in English.
I am looking forward to the class and hopefully I will be able to publish at least a couple of poems. Mostly though, I am just looking forward to reading some amazing poetry by others!
Luckily, when it comes to any form of blogging, spectators are never unwelcome đŸ˜‰ Lucky me!”
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FYI, comments close on all Daily Post pieces after 7 days.
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But he posted 20 minutes ago?
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Ben’s original announcement was posted on February 5th.
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This is the impetus I’ve been needing to finally launch my poetry blog and to shake my muse awake after giving her far too long a break.
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And what fun writing Haiku is! Really looking forward to this….if we signed up a few weeks ago, we are still signed up, yes? Looking forward to learning and having some fun đŸ™‚
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Of course! You’ll receive a welcome email before things start on Monday.
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Groovy! Thanks Michelle đŸ™‚ Have a fab weekend.
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Wow this sounds like so much fun! I’m in a poetry writing course in university so this fits perfect.
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So excited! Just got my BA in writing and self published a poetry chapbook in my printing, publishing, and book arts class! LOVE poetry! đŸ™‚
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I joined, but I’m a huge fan of slam poetry so I hope this is a fit for me! I’m excited! I can’t wait to take over blogging u courses too.
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Let’s do this.
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I just double my submission, in case…
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Haha
U know I DID THE SAME;)
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do you know when the “welcome” email will come? I registered at first announcement, and I’m just a bit concerned that my registration “fell through the cracks”
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No welcome emails have been sent yet, so no reason for concern on your end — we’ll be sending them between now and the official start date of the course (2/16).
Looking forward!
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I am not a poet and I do know it. But, I really want stretch my writing abilities! Thank you for providing this opportunity.
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I think I registered twice just to make sure I take this course. *whoop whoop* School is in session.
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Poems..? Sure
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Can’t wait! I love my blog but I am imagining my own poetry speaking in my blog. Alas, widgets and links my nemesis from Bogging 101 and 201 to be revisited. I will prevail!!
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Just curious but I think I’ve registered twice and have not receive an email twice. Will the confirmation email be sent before the actual day of the poetry 201 or should I tell someone from the commons about this issues?
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It will be sent before the first day.
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Woohoo! I’m dying to get back to writing some poetry. TY! đŸ™‚
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I love writing poetry, it’s always on my mind. I simply cannot wait for this course to begin. Thanks for bringing out this awesome course.
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Waiting for this one.. I have never attempted poetry and I want to learn here and give it a shot! đŸ™‚
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Sad about it . missed the great opportunity due to exams đŸ˜¦
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Registration is still open!
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But my boards exams are going on plus its gonna over on 20th march and it would too late
right?
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I love poetry. look forward for the next opportunity.
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Hey, just wanted to put a shout out to all of you aspiring poets. I have a monthly poetry event and this month’s party is going on now! Join us by clicking the blue button at the bottom of Memee’s Poetry Parties. Deadline to join is the 17th with voting beginning on the 18th. Winner’s announced the 20th. Hope to see you at the punchbowl!
Happy writing!
☀ Memee
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I can’t wait
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I’m so excited! đŸ™‚
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Amazing course… Excited totally
I write poems whenever I am happy, sad, in pain or want to tell the world something
See you all there
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Mmm Excited!
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I’m hoping that after this course I’ll be able to turn out the kind of poetry that’ll get me the Poet Laureate gig – despite never previously writing any poetry whatsoever.
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I’m totally in.
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We all love writing. Nice to slap the inner writer awake with this. đŸ™‚
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