Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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This course is designed as an intensive workshop. Workshopping previously written poems will take up the majority of the class time. Each class will begin however with a short writing activity to offer attending poets fresh directions and inspiration.
What will we cover?
- Writing prompts to generate new work. - How to respectfully critique the work of other poets. - How to apply feedback offered on your own poems.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Write a series of new poems using the prompts provided. - Receive and apply detailed feedback on the work you have produced so far. - Understand how to respectfully deliver feedback to other poets.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for poets at intermediate levels who have completed other poetry courses previously and have a selection of poems ready for critique.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
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.
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 Bluesky.
Toby Campion is an award winning poet and playwright. Winner of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2024 and shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem 2024, Toby is a former UK National Poetry Slam winner and World Poetry Slam finalist. His debut short collection, Through your blood, was Highly Commended in the Forward Prizes 2018 and his poems have been published widely, most recently in The Rialto, bath magg, And Other Poems, Aesthetica and The London Magazine. Toby is the founder of the National Poetry Collectives Showcase and the Director of UniSlam. He teaches the London-based queer creative writing group, verse, and has taught for organisations including Roundhouse, Financial Times, National Trust and The Poetry Society.
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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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>.<p>City Lit offers a range of courses for poets including <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/create-your-first-poetry-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Create your first poetry collection</a> and our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/advanced-poetry-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advanced poetry workshop</a>.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>PoetryPoetryvirtual3035974Poetry workshop: intensive179179https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/o/poetry_workshop_intensive-square_20.jpgInStockDaytimeTueOnlineAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-01-12T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceJan 2027WritingHW304179179Poetry workshop: intensive179116179Toby Campionpoetry-workshop-intensive/hw304-2627Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.0000-Available|2027-01-12 00:00:00This course is designed as an intensive workshop. Workshopping previously written poems will take up the majority of the class time. Each class will begin however with a short writing activity to offer attending poets fresh directions and inspiration.Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.- Writing prompts to generate new work.<br>- How to respectfully critique the work of other poets.<br>- How to apply feedback offered on your own poems.- Write a series of new poems using the prompts provided.<br>- Receive and apply detailed feedback on the work you have produced so far.<br>- Understand how to respectfully deliver feedback to other poets.This course is suitable for poets at intermediate levels who have completed other poetry courses previously and have a selection of poems ready for critique.<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>.<p>City Lit offers a range of courses for poets including <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/create-your-first-poetry-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Create your first poetry collection</a> and our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/advanced-poetry-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advanced poetry workshop</a>.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>PoetryPoetryvirtual3058216Poetry workshop: intensive179179https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/o/poetry_workshop_intensive-square_21.jpgInStockDaytimeTueOnlineAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-04-20T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceApr 2027WritingHW311179179Poetry workshop: intensive179116179Toby Campionpoetry-workshop-intensive/hw311-2627Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.0000-Available|2027-04-20 00:00:00This course is designed as an intensive workshop. Workshopping previously written poems will take up the majority of the class time. Each class will begin however with a short writing activity to offer attending poets fresh directions and inspiration.Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.- Writing prompts to generate new work.<br>- How to respectfully critique the work of other poets.<br>- How to apply feedback offered on your own poems.- Write a series of new poems using the prompts provided.<br>- Receive and apply detailed feedback on the work you have produced so far.<br>- Understand how to respectfully deliver feedback to other poets.This course is suitable for poets at intermediate levels who have completed other poetry courses previously and have a selection of poems ready for critique.You will be taught online through a mix of short writing activities and feedback sessions. You will be expected to provide poems for regular critique and to read the work of other poets outside class in preparation for each session.<br><br><br>All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit. <br><br>For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines. <br />
<br />
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>.It is useful to have a pen and paper to hand and to complete all the recommended audio and visual checks on your computer.<p>City Lit offers a range of courses for poets including Create your first poetry collection and Advanced Poetry Workshop.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dye37oggc5mert2x3gjjkdtq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>PoetryPoetryvirtual179179116HW298,HW304,HW311NONETue29/09/26 - 03/11/2614:45 - 16:4514:4516:456 sessions (over 6 weeks)65-10 weeksWeekdayOnlineOnlineSome experienceAvailable courses2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-12T00:00:00+00:00,2027-04-20T00:00:00+00:00DaytimeSep 2026,Jan 2027,Apr 2027Writing179179Poetry workshop: intensivepoetry-workshop-intensive/hw298-2627,poetry-workshop-intensive/hw304-2627,poetry-workshop-intensive/hw311-2627Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.0000-Available|2026-09-29 00:00:00This course is designed as an intensive workshop. Workshopping previously written poems will take up the majority of the class time. Each class will begin however with a short writing activity to offer attending poets fresh directions and inspiration.Want to have your poems critiqued in a supportive environment? This intensive poetry workshop focuses on offering feedback to poets who have already written a selection of poems and are looking to push their writing further.- Writing prompts to generate new work.<br>- How to respectfully critique the work of other poets.<br>- How to apply feedback offered on your own poems.- Write a series of new poems using the prompts provided.<br>- Receive and apply detailed feedback on the work you have produced so far.<br>- Understand how to respectfully deliver feedback to other poets.This course is suitable for poets at intermediate levels who have completed other poetry courses previously and have a selection of poems ready for critique.<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>.,You will be taught online through a mix of short writing activities and feedback sessions. You will be expected to provide poems for regular critique and to read the work of other poets outside class in preparation for each session.<br><br><br>All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit. <br><br>For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines. <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>.<p>City Lit offers a range of courses for poets including <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/create-your-first-poetry-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Create your first poetry collection</a> and our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/advanced-poetry-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advanced poetry workshop</a>.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/citylitwriting.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>,<p>City Lit offers a range of courses for poets including Create your first poetry collection and Advanced Poetry Workshop.<br><br>All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dye37oggc5mert2x3gjjkdtq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>.</p>PoetryPoetryconfigurable
