Poetry in the making

For more experienced poets, an opportunity to get support and practical advice in preparing your poems for publication, in a culture where new poems will grow.

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Key course information

Dates
20/04/12 - 22/06/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
10 weeks

Time
10:30 - 12:30

Fees
Full fee: £108
Senior fee: £61
Concession: £29

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW062

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

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humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

Developing your poetry.

What topics will we cover?

- developing your own poetry, taking it in new directions and maturing your poetic voice
- topics of interest to participants and aspects of technique which participants are grappling with in their work or want to explore further
- exploring some approaches in contemporary poetry
- how to submit work for publication
- how to read your work at poetry venues
- information about readings and opportunities for publication.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- edit and revise your work
- read your poems aloud, and submit them for publication if you want
- see your own work in the context of contemporary poetry
- respond to and assess poetry with sensitivity
You should also have:
- developed your skills as a poet
- written some poems of publishable quality.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a course for more experienced writers of poetry who have been writing poems for a year or more.
You should also have:
- developed your skills as a poet
- written some poems of publishable quality.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- reading aloud and discussing your own work and that of other participants
- presentations by tutor on particular topics of interest and aspects of technique relevant to participants’ work, followed by class discussion
- reading and discussing contemporary poems relevant to topics and techniques being discussed
- optional “homework” exercises and suggestions to help you develop your own poetry
- sharing information about readings, competitions and how to submit work for publication
The tutor will invite participants to suggest topics and aspects of technique which they want to explore, and may also suggest some herself. If students do not want to read their poetry aloud other arrangements can be made for
sharing the work.

The Tutor
Caroline Natzler’s collection of short stories, Water Wings, was published by Onlywomen Press. Her short stories
and poems have also appeared in anthologies and journals and been read on radio. A selection of her poems,
Speaking the Wetlands, was published by Pikestaff Press in 1998 and her full first length collection of poems Design Fault was published by Flambard Press in 2001. A second, Smart Dust (Grenadine Press) was published in spring 2009.
Caroline has been running writing workshops for many years, both in adult education institutions and on a freelance
basis, and is a contributor to Taking Reality by Surprise: Writing for pleasure and publication, ed Susan Sellers (The
Women's Press).

City lit reserves the right to change course tutors or venues from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor/venue.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Paper and pen/pencil. You will need to make copies of your work to share with the class; these will be returned to you as soon as the reading is over.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
13/01/12 to 23/03/12	Fri	10:30 - 12:30	11 weeks	£118	£67	N/A	HW061	Full	» Select
20/04/12 to 22/06/12	Fri	10:30 - 12:30	10 weeks	£108	£61	£29	HW062	Available	» Select
23/09/11 to 09/12/11	Fri	10:30 - 12:30	12 weeks	£129	£73	£35	HW060	Finished	» Select