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Summer 2026 – Quick Course Guide

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Avoiding Poetic Clichés

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Finding Your Poetic Inspiration

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Feedback, Originality, & Ownership in Poetry Workshops with Matthew Caley (part 3)

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How do I know if my Poem is Working?

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Writing About England in Strange Times

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MA Graduation Day with Suzanna Fitzpatrick

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Laurel Prize Weekend with Poet in Residence, Manisha Dhesi

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Five Love Poems You Should be Reading Right Now

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Where to Submit Your Poetry

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Avoiding Poetic Clichés

Worried about poetic clichés in your writing? If your poems are feeling a little too familiar, these courses might help you shift gear. Sometimes a small shift is all it takes to approach a poem and get things moving again. Check out our selection of courses designed to help you see your work differently. Determination…

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Finding Your Poetic Inspiration

Are you stuck in a writers’ block, or struggling to find that spark of inspiration for writing new poetry? Finding inspiration for your poetry can be tricky at times, so we’ve put together a list of our courses which include a variety of themes guaranteed to unlock new ideas and get those creative juices flowing! Poems…

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Feedback, Originality, & Ownership in Poetry Workshops with Matthew Caley (part 3)

In this series, we interview our tutors about poetry and its place in their world. These interviews will cover creative writing tips, excelling in a poetry workshop, building a literary career, and finding your poetic voice. Here’s the third and final part of Matthew Caley discussing feedback, originality & ownership in workshops. You can read…

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How do I know if my Poem is Working?

Ever felt like your poem just isn’t working, or that there’s something missing but you’re not sure what? Receiving feedback from fellow writers, and getting tips from esteemed tutors, is the best way to finetune those poems and get them ready for submission. We have a range of workshops for poets of all abilities. Check…

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Writing About England in Strange Times

As part of our Poetry Craft series, JLM Morton asks how can poets write about England in strange times. England has a long literary and folkloric history, but how can poets write about the country today – especially in the context of rising nationalism and exclusion? Poets today can write about England by reimagining national…

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