Explore the emerging art form of micropoetry in this fun but informative day workshop. Compose your own poetry and learn how to make every word on the page count.
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Want to learn all about the short form poems of Japanese origin? Or perhaps you fancy following in the footsteps of acclaimed Instapoets like Nikita Gill? Whatever your source of inspiration, this fun workshop will coach you in the most potent approches to expressing big ideas with small poems. Students will enjoy a range of innovative writing prompts and will have the opportunity to share and receive feedback on their poetry.
Students say: I found new inspiration - thank you!; I learnt a lot in a short space of time; I enjoyed every minute and recommend to anyone who wants to learn about micropoetry in a friendly environment.
What will we cover?
- What is micropoetry? - How can I express complicated ideas in a concise manner? - Which language and structural techniques work best for micropoetry?
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Effectively analyse published micropoetry. - Write your own micropoetry in a way that moves or inspires the reader. - Sensitively critique the poetry of other participants.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a beginners course and no previous experience is necessary.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Analysis of published poems, writing exercises, group work, class discussion and formal, tutor-led instruction.
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Writing materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offer a range of poetry courses at a range of levels. Browse the writing section of our website to find the perfect course for you.
All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter.
Timothy Fox is originally from Texas. He received a Houston Press Theatre Award for his play 'The Whale; or, Moby-Dick' and a Vault Festival Spirit Award for his play 'The Witch's Mark'. His chapbook 'every house needs a ghost' is available from The Braag. It was a finalist for the Robert Phillips Poetry Chapbook Prize. His writing has appeared in, among others, Denver Quarterly, Funicular Magazine and New Writing Scotland. In 2023, he was named a London Library Emerging Writer.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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<b>Students say:</b> <i>"I found new inspiration - thank you!"; "I learnt a lot in a short space of time"; "I enjoyed every minute and recommend to anyone who wants to learn about micropoetry in a friendly environment."</i>. <br />
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.City Lit offer a range of poetry courses at a range of levels. Browse the writing section of our website to find the perfect course for you.<br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/citylitwriting">Twitter</a>.PoetryPoetryvirtual797940HW359NONEFri31/07/2610:30 - 16:3010:3016:301 session1One-off onlyWeekdayKSKeeley StreetTimothy FoxBeginners, Some experience, Advanced, Suitable for allAvailable courses2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00DaytimeJul 2026Writing7979Micropoetry: small poems, big ideasmicropoetry-small-poems-big-ideas/hw359-2526Explore the emerging art form of micropoetry in this fun but informative day workshop. Compose your own poetry and learn how to make every word on the page count.0000-Available|2026-07-31 00:00:00Want to learn all about the short form poems of Japanese origin? Or perhaps you fancy following in the footsteps of acclaimed Instapoets like Nikita Gill? Whatever your source of inspiration, this fun workshop will coach you in the most potent approches to expressing big ideas with small poems. Students will enjoy a range of innovative writing prompts and will have the opportunity to share and receive feedback on their poetry.<br/><br/><b>Students say:</b> I found new inspiration - thank you!; I learnt a lot in a short space of time; I enjoyed every minute and recommend to anyone who wants to learn about micropoetry in a friendly environment.Explore the emerging art form of micropoetry in this fun but informative day workshop. Compose your own poetry and learn how to make every word on the page count.- What is micropoetry?<br/>- How can I express complicated ideas in a concise manner?<br/>- Which language and structural techniques work best for micropoetry?- Effectively analyse published micropoetry.<br/>- Write your own micropoetry in a way that moves or inspires the reader.<br/>- Sensitively critique the poetry of other participants.This is a beginners course and no previous experience is necessary.Analysis of published poems, writing exercises, group work, class discussion and formal, tutor-led instruction. <br />
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City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.City Lit offer a range of poetry courses at a range of levels. Browse the writing section of our website to find the perfect course for you.<br/><br/>All students are invited to join us at <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/citylitwriting">Twitter</a>.PoetryPoetryconfigurable
