Poetry: How to Spark Creativity with Verse

Poetry: How to Spark Creativity with Verse

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Looking to dabble in the world of poetry? Or just looking for a creative way to start each writing session? This intro to poetry includes 10 unique exercises to help you think outside the lines — and write more playfully.

What you'll learn in this course

When you sign up for this course, you will:

  • Learn how to use poetry as a form of play
  • Get to grips with simple, popular forms
  • Grow your ability to write with your senses
  • Hone your voice as a poet and writer

Each lesson will come with an exercise that will take you no more than a few minutes to complete.


Brought to you by Emma Murf

Emma Murf is a poet, humorist, and copywriter. She is also the co-founder of PEZESTRIANS, a poetry workshop and open mic based in Atlanta, GA. Her work has been published in Slackjaw, Liminal Press, The Belladonna Comedy, Sidewalk Poetry Press, Points in Case and others. Her first poem was published at eight years old, about listing her older brother on eBay. It probably shouldn’t have been published.

 

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