English 221 - Writing Poetry I

A first workshop in the writing of poetry. Class members will read and discuss each others’ work and will study the elements of prosody: the line, stanza forms, meter, free verse, and more. Open to anyone interested in writing poetry and learning about the rudiments of craft. Writing exercises weekly.

Limited enrollment. Please consult the Creative Writing Center website for information on admission to this course.

Fall semester: Professor Sofield. Spring semester: Writer-in-Residence Hall.