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Best Poetry Courses

If you'd like to become the next Maya Angelou or Robert Frost, here are some courses that can help you with that ambition.
Creative Writing Workshop
(credit: frostburg.edu)

Creative Writing Workshop

www.frostburg.edu

This is a course where you will write your own poetry and have others evaluate it. These courses are for children and teens are offered every summer.

Frostburg Center For Creative Writing
(credit: frostburg.edu)

Frostburg Center For Creative Writing

www.frostburg.edu

This is a space where you can write poetry and get feedback on your writing. The center also holds poetry slams.

Poetry 101
(credit: universalclass.com)

Poetry 101

www.universalclass.com

This is an online course. Costs range from $23 to $48. It's a six-week course and will help you understand poetry as well as write your own poems.

The Writer's Center
(credit: writer.org)

The Writer's Center

www.writer.org

There are several poetry courses offered. Some are reading poetry and some are writing. A few courses will help you get your poems published or help you with rhythm. Cost varies based on course.

Writing Retreats
(credit: creativewritingcenter.com)

Writing Retreats

www.creativewritingcenter.com

This is a weekend writing retreat and workshop. It costs $975, which includes all expenses (conferences, food, a place to stay and a few fun experiences).

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