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Includes 40+ lessons on poetry, 6 instructor interviews, 100+ poetry prompts, and lifetime access.
Website: https://writers.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$200.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
40+ lessons, duration unspecified.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: Open to poets and aspiring poets of all levels.
Writing Poetry
University of Oxford
This course demystifies poetic composition, helping students produce their own poems. It combines reading and writing exercises, peer feedback, and tutor guidance, with no live sessions, allowing flexible study at students' own pace.
Website: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
May, 2026
Price:
£665.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
10 weeks, approximately 10 hours per week
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Short and Sweet: Prose Poems, Flash Fiction and Mini-Memoirs
The Writing Salon
This course focuses on short forms of writing, encouraging participants to explore prose poems, flash fiction, and mini-memoirs through techniques like free association and juxtaposition. Students will analyze works by authors like Lydia Davis, write their pieces, and share feedback.
Website: https://www.writingsalons.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$240.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
3 sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Juicing the List Poem: Everything You Need to Get Writing
The Loft Literary Center
This course explores the List Poem, aiming to inspire creativity and help writers express their truth. It includes weekly assignments focused on creating daily List Poems and prompts.
Website: https://loft.org/classes/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$148.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
4 weeks, 4 sessions
Class size: Unlimited
Beyond the Lyric: Writing Long Poems
GrubStreet
A 6-week generative online workshop focusing on writing long poems. Participants will read and discuss long poems, then write and workshop their drafts. The course aims to help students create a draft of at least one long poem (100 lines+).
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$445.00
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
6 weeks, weekly sessions
Class size: 12 seats max
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
NYC Level 1 Intro to Fiction and Poetry (Porter)
The Writers Studio
This introductory workshop introduces fiction writers and poets to persona writing, helping them overcome self-doubt and exposure fears. It includes weekly exercises based on published works, enhancing students' understanding of literary styles and techniques.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$465.00
Based in New York
Level: Beginner
Length:
8 weeks (weekly sessions)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Letters, Prayers, and Confessions: Forms for Emotional Writing (McCormick)
The Writers Studio
This six-week online course explores emotional writing through letters, prayers, and confessions. Students learn to create intimacy and vulnerability through structured address, enhancing their emotional storytelling.
Website: https://courses.writerstudio.com/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
$395.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
6 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing: Introduction
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto offers an introductory course in creative writing, designed to cover the basics and encourage creative expression. It's suitable for those beginning their journey in creative writing, looking to explore various aspects of the craft.
Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
July, 2026
Price:
$467.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 20 hours
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Collage Poetry: Telling Your Story in Pieces
The Writer's Center
Hands-on workshop creating physical/digital collage poems representing personal journeys using found imagery and text. Encourages creative inquiry and experimentation.
Website: https://writer.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$60.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 session, 2 hours
Class size: 14 seats max
Create: Free Draft Generator
GrubStreet
A one-hour online seminar for all levels to respond to writing prompts, share work, and connect with other writers. It's designed to kickstart new writing projects and foster community.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Poetry
Start date:
March, 2026
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 hour
Class size: 100
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
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
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
