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This course focuses on strategies for writers to manage their own marketing without high costs, covering how to leverage community support, contact venues, engage with book clubs, and find funding opportunities.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
$75.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 2 hours
Class size: 50
Creative Writing Course: Reading and Writing Lyric Poetry
Sydney Community College
This course teaches how to read and write lyric poetry, focusing on personal expression through poetic techniques. Participants engage with various forms of poetry, explore Australia’s contributions to the genre, and enjoy a supportive environment for sharing their work.
Website: https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$249.00
Based in Sydney
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 hours
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
2026 Let's Just Write! Chicago Writers Association Conference
Chicago Writers Association
The conference features workshops, panel discussions, master classes, pitch sessions, and a keynote address. Attendees can participate in a cocktail party, meeting prominent writers and experts.
Website: https://cwa12.wildapricot.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$185.00
Based in Chicago
Level: Any
Length:
1 full day
Class size: Unlimited
Weekly Wordshop
Greater Philadelphia Wordshop Studio
Weekly writing workshops that facilitate creative exploration in various genres, including literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Participants can attend the first session at no cost as a guest. The workshops use the Amherst Writers & Artists method to encourage artistic growth.
Website: https://www.philawordshop.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
September, 2026
Price:
$460.00
Based in Philadelphia
Level: Any
Length:
10 weeks
Class size: 12 participants max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
30 Poems In 30 Days
Poetry Barn
Self-paced course aimed at writing 30 poems in 30 days with generative prompts. Participants can write at their own pace, focusing on specific themes or collections.
Website: https://www.poetrybarn.co/poetry-workshops/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$149.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 30 days
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Poetry Writing Diploma Course
Centre of Excellence
Explore poetry's beauty and emotion across 11 modules, with support and access to a study group. The course is accessible on multiple devices and offers real-time assistance.
Website: https://www.centreofexcellence.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£127.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, up to 150 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The Ink Academy Creative Writing Course
Ink Academy
The course offers 9 one-to-one sessions tailored to individual writing needs, focusing on detailed editing of up to 43,000 words, personalized advice, and customized exercises over a flexible 6-month period.
Website: https://www.inkacademy.co.uk/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£2,300.00
Based in London
Level: Any
Length:
9 sessions over 6 months
Class size: Private
Prerequisites: An initial submission of 1,000-3,000 words of your writing is required for application.
Poetry Writing
City Academy
Develop poetic skills by exploring various forms and styles while engaging with a wide range of professional poets. The course includes practical exercises on tone, rhythm, imagery, and feedback from instructors.
Website: https://www.city-academy.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£129.00
Based in London
Level: Beginner
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Fluency in English is essential for this course.
Creative Writing Academy
Georgetown University
The course includes dynamic lectures, workshop sessions with graduate instructors, peer feedback, and off-site excursions to locations like the National Gallery of Art. It covers poetry, fiction, personal prose, and literary techniques, focusing on publishing and professionalization aspects of writing.
Website: https://summer.georgetown.edu/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$3,095.00
Based in Washington
Level: Intermediate
Length:
1 week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Students must be current 8th to 12th graders with a minimum GPA of 2.0. International students are not required to submit TOEFL scores.
Creative Writing Program
UC San Diego
The program offers essential creative writing skills across various genres such as fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Students can choose electives to specialize and earn a professional certificate.
Website: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$5,585.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
15-30 months
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: A $0 application fee applies, and a $125 certificate fee is required for those pursuing the certificate.
Poetry Junior
The Writer's Workshop for Kids
A 4-week interactive class for K-2 students focusing on reading humorous poetry and writing their own. Each class includes a 35-minute Zoom call and Google Classroom materials.
Website: https://ronnirowland.com/poetry-junior/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$80.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
4 weeks (1 session per week)
Class size: 5 students max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Poetry Explorations: Scientific Topics
Skillshare
In this class, you will discover ways to explore the physical and natural world by means of poetry. You will use observation, creative play, and iterative building, along with the constraints of forms, and the flexibility of free verse to represent scientific knowledge as poetic works of art.
Website: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced over 12 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
