TUTOR: Daragh Fleming (author of A Brief Inhalation and Lonely Boy) is a writer from Cork, Ireland. He has work appearing in many literary magazines
including Southword, Crannóg, Stand, Gutter, and more. He was highly
commended for both the Patrick Kavanagh Award and the Fool For Poetry
Prize in 2023, and shortlisted for the Alpine Fellowship Poetry Prize in
2024. He won the From The Well Competition in 2021 and the Ducairn Flash
Competition in 2024. Daragh was also shortlisted for two Mental Health
Media Award for his TEDx Talk on using creativity to enhance and
maintain our mental health.
Start Date: 5th November, 2025
Duration: 6 Weeks
Fee: €190
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Overview of the Course
Are you looking to take your poetry to the next level or emulate the styles of renowned poets while delving into the nuances of creating intricate poetic forms? Look no further than the Advanced Poetry Course! Tailored for individuals with prior writing experience or graduates of our previous courses, this six-week program offers a thorough exploration to sharpen your creative writing abilities. Participate in engaging activities and assignments, and receive expert mentorship from seasoned professionals as you hone your poetic expertise.
Lesson 1: Honing Your Voice
The first lesson teaches you how to hone your poetic voice. You will learn to incorporate dialect
into your poetry and experiment with form and subject.
Lesson 2: Prose Poetry
The second lesson teaches you how to write prose poetry. You will learn how to include dialogue
in your poems and what themes to include in prose poetry.
Lesson 3: Developing Your Senses
The third lesson teaches you how to write using your senses. This does not only mean sight, sound,
touch, taste, and smell. Instead, you will learn about other types of senses and how to create
engaging sensory imagery for your readers to love.
Lesson 4: Writing Humour
The fourth lesson teaches you how to add humour to your poetry. You will learn how to write
poetic dialogue and how to write metafictional poetry.
Lesson 5: Creating a Collection
The fifth lesson teaches you how to create a poetry collection. You will learn how to organise and
edit your poetry for publication and where to receive feedback on your poems.
Lesson 6: Publishing Your Poetry
The final lesson shows you how you can publish your poetry. You will learn how to create a
poetic manuscript and how to self-publish.