Poet, a profession with a future!
Poetry is a special genre in literature. It requires a certain amount of skill to read it, and certainly to write it... Do you also want to let your creativity run wild? Then this course is made for you.
In this hobby course you will be completely immersed in the wonderful world of poetry. You first learn to read and interpret poems. Then you get to work wrtiting yourself! You learn everything about narrative perspective, rhythm, alliteration and more. This way writing becomes second nature to you and your original poems will be able to speak to everyone's imagination.
Poetry is the clear expression of mixed feelings.
do you want...
- to learn how to write original poetry
- to know the best writing techniques
- to train yourself into a skilled poet
- to study from home at your own pace
- online guidance from a professional
Writing Poems
€149€104.30
Program Writing Poems
Course content
- What is a poem? A brief analysis
- How do you actually read poetry?
- Building a good poem
- Where can I find inspiration?
- Associative thinking
- Playing with words: rhyme, alliteration, rhythm, ...
- Cliches are out of the question!
- Edit and polish
- Poems for children
- Visual or graphic poem
- How do you interpret poetry?
Competences and skills
- Reading and understanding poems
- You are familiar with a number of important Dutch and foreign poets
- You know where to find inspiration
- You can write original poems and play with words
- You can adjust your writing style to your target audience
Opportunities for the future
All our hobby courses are meant for your personal enjoyment and personal development. However, that does not mean that you can also use all these skills in your professional career! Do you work as a supervisor in a daycare center or do you sometimes work as a volunteer during creative afternoons, workshops or sessions? Then you are completely up-to-date with the latest information and knowledge about numerous fun activities that you can share with others!
Starting dates group course Writing Poems
| Study method | Location | Lesson | First lesson | Last lesson | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At home | Wherever you want | Your own schedule | Whenever you want | Your own choice | Your own schedule |  -30 % |
Teachers Writing Poems
Practical info
After your registration you can get started right away! The digital course is immediately on your profile page after receiving your payment. The paper version will be posted immediately and you will receive it quickly at home. Thanks to this flexible home study you study where and when you want. In addition, you will receive online guidance from an experienced teacher for a year. This professional gives you tailor-made feedback and various tips to quickly master all these techniques. You are therefore certainly not alone!
You receive specially developed, loose-leaf teaching material in a handy storage folder. You have everything you need to make your home study a success. Your textbook contains practical questions at the end of each chapter, comparable to the exam questions. This way, you are prepared when the time to obtain your diploma comes!
On the basis of this practical course you will learn all the knowledge you need to enjoy this unique hobby in your spare time. An internship is therefore not applicable for this course.
Taking an exam for your hobby course is possible, but without obligation. Do you really want to have your work assessed by a professional and prove that you really have a good grasp of this matter? Then you just come to take an exam at one of our exam locations! If you have achieved at least 60%, then you have passed and you will receive your certificate by post! A nice extra as a reminder of this great hobby course.
Financial info
You pay for the hobby course 'Writing Poems' but 149.00 euros. For this you will receive an illustrated course book, one year of practical guidance from a teacher with years of experience, access to our online learning platform and the possibility to take a free exam within five years at one of our exam locations!
Writing Poems
€149€104.30
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Study when and where you want.
Online professional guidance.
Unlimited exam attempts.
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Tony S.
The teacher is very involved with his subject and his students. We learned what is really necessary on the job.
Bruce B.
Was always welcomed in a very friendly manner. Always received a clear explanation when I needed more info.
Peter P.
Already proved to be very useful to grow professionally.