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CLIMATE POETRY: Kate Simpson and James Ford, ‘Adaptation Gap’

Poets have long used their craft to reframe issues, convey emotion and share ideas, and climate change is an increasing feature of poetry shared across the world. To mark the launch of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures last year, our partners, the University of Leeds Poetry Centre, paired University of Leeds poets with Priestley Centre climate…

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Global Poetics: Transreading, Translation & the World in Verse 

Poetry is borderless. Language flows across landscapes, cultures, and histories – and these courses celebrate that flow. From ekphrasis and multilingual writing to translation as transformation, these courses invite you to write beyond the boundaries of nation, genre, and tongue.  Whether you’re translating visual art, echoing ancestral voices, or remixing texts from other cultures, these…

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How to: Deal With Rejection

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 Rachel Bower on how to deal with rejection. Can you share an experience where you faced rejection of…

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Writing Through the Turning Year: Seasonal Poetry Courses for Autumn and Beyond

Writing Through the Turning Year: Seasonal Poetry Courses for Autumn and Beyond 

As the light wanes and the air grows crisp, now is the time to reflect, regenerate, and root down into poetic practice. Whether you’re seeking mythic inspiration, ecological insight, or a shift in creative energy, these autumn-ready poetry courses will ignite your imagination and carry you into the darker months with purpose.  These seasonal poetry…

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Open Call: Poet-in-Residence at the Laurel Prize Weekend 2025 

Poetry School invites applications for an early or mid-career poet to be our Poet-in-Residence at the Laurel Prize weekend, on 19 and 20 September 2025.  The Laurel Prize was established by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage in 2019 in association with Poetry School. It is an annual award for the best collection of nature or environmental…

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Five Women Poets You Should Be Reading Right Now 

Clare Pollard who teaches our popular course Learning from Female Poets recommends her top five women poets you should be reading right now. 1. One contemporary woman poet. I’m reading Diane Seuss’ Modern Poetry at the moment and absolutely loving it. It’s the sort of poetry that makes me jealous. I read a couple of…

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Autumn 2025 – Quick Course Guide

Our Autumn Term is now live! We have a whole host of brilliant tutors and poetry courses ready for you to pick from and, as they tend to sell out really fast, we’ve made this Autumn 2025 Quick Course Guide to help guide you to the right course. Online Courses INTERNATIONAL Online courses without Live…

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Poems

Curated Poems, chosen by The Poetry School Staff.

How to: Feedback, Originality, & Ownership in Poetry Workshops with Matthew Caley (part 2)

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 part 2 of Matthew Caley discussing feedback, originality & ownership in workshops. You can read part 1 of…

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Ten of the Best Books on Writing Poetry

We’ve collated some of the best books on writing poetry – there are a lot of different insights to help with your poetry practice, no matter what stage you’re at. How to Write it by Anthony Anaxagorou This book is a masterclass in the craft of writing and poetry, infused with tips, anecdotes and publishing…

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CLIMATE POETRY: Matt Howard and Dr Katie Wright, ‘Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air, 1775’

Poets have long used their craft to reframe issues, convey emotion and share ideas, and climate change is an increasing feature of poetry shared across the world. To mark the launch of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures last year, our partners, the University of Leeds Poetry Centre, paired University of Leeds poets with Priestley Centre climate…

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How to: Improve Your Writing 

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 Leah Umansky on how to improve your writing. What habits or routines do you recommend for poets who…

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How to Improve Your Poetry: Writing about Good Things: Delight, Joy, Happiness

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 Ellene Glenn Moore on writing about delight, joy and happiness. Why is there so much poetry about misery…

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How to: Write a Sonnet

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 James Davies on how to write a sonnet. To write a sonnet, start with a clear theme or…

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CLIMATE POETRY: John Whale and Lone Sorenson, ‘Jizz’

Poets have long used their craft to reframe issues, convey emotion and share ideas, and climate change is an increasing feature of poetry shared across the world. To mark the launch of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures last year, our partners, the University of Leeds Poetry Centre, paired University of Leeds poets with Priestley Centre climate…

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How Cinema Can Improve Your Writing

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 Simon Barraclough on how cinema can inspire and improve your writing. Simon will be teaching Jaws at 50…

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🖋️ One-Day Poetry Workshops: Boost Your Creativity & Voice

Looking for an affordable, high-impact way to deepen your poetry practice?Our one-day poetry workshops are perfect for writers seeking inspiration, creative breakthroughs, and new tools – all without the commitment of a long course. Whether you’re battling writer’s block, exploring performance, or diving into pop culture through poetry these short courses offer expert teaching, fresh…

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MA in Writing Poetry Alumni Profiles

Meet our MA in Writing Poetry Graduates, hear their stories and check out their achievements. Applications for the MA in Writing Poetry are currently open. Please visit the accrediting university, Newcastle’s admissions page for details here. Jeremy Langrish MA, Class of 2016 When did you start writing poetry?I began to write poetry some 30 years…

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How to Improve Your Poetry: Writer’s Block

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 Yanita Georgieva on how to deal with writer’s block. For any writer, there are two terrible states of…

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Sensorial Poetry: Exploring Voice, Performance & the Body 

Ready to take your poetry off the page and onto the stage? Our Sensorial Poetry workshops are designed for performance poets, spoken word artists, and experimental writers who want to explore the physical and vocal aspects of poetry. These courses are perfect for those seeking to connect deeply with their audience through the power of…

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‘On the cusp of daydream’; Roshni Gallagher reviews ‘Collected Poems’ by Mimi Khalvati

Roshni Gallagher Explores Light, Love, Language and the Self in Collected Poems by Mimi Khalvati. Mimi Khalvati is a poet of light, love, absence, and the many facets of self. Her various collections span from In White Ink, published by Carcanet in 1991, to her 2019 collection Afterwardness. The publication of this Collected Poems comes…

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How to Write Poetry: Can Poetry Help Us Explore Queerness?

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 Kat Dixon on how poetry can help us explore queerness. Kat will be running her course Queer Objects:…

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Master Your Poetry: Advanced Writing Workshops 

Ready to take your poetry to the next level? Our Master Your Poetry workshops are designed for experienced poets who are looking to refine their craft and push the boundaries of their writing.   With a focus on advanced skills and personalised feedback, these workshops provide a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced instructors who…

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Poetry in Motion: Writing with Playfulness & Flexibility

For poets who love to experiment with form, play with poetic structures, and push creative boundaries, our Poetry in Motion courses will introduce you to new methods, experimental techniques, and fresh approaches to modern poetry. These workshops are perfect for poets who want to embrace flexibility, challenge traditional forms, and have fun with their writing. …

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How to Improve Your Poetry: Poetry as a Revolution of Language

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 Rebecca Levi on poetry as a revolution of language. Rebecca is running The Poetics of Latin American Resistance:…

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Advanced Poetry: Elevate Your Craft

For advanced poets looking to refine their skills and learn from leading guest tutors, our Advanced Poetry Masterclasses offer an unparalleled opportunity to engage with expert voices, explore new poetic territories, and deepen your craft. These workshops will push the boundaries of technique, poetic form, and lyrical expression. Mayonnaise & the Sublime Masterclass – Agnieszka…

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