Fortnightly Feedback with Arji Manuelpillai
Knock your loose poems into shape with some concentrated feedback from poet and PBS pamphlet choice selector, Arji Manuelpillai.
Do you have a heap of poems that just won’t work, no matter how many revisions you make? Our Fortnightly Feedback course provides a place for the improvement of left-for-dead poems in need of resuscitation. Bring in-progress drafts once a fortnight for advice and feedback from your peers, before submitting a final draft to the tutor for detailed comment, criticism, and direction. These courses are ideal for those looking to get a selection of poems ready for magazine submission.
8 May – course start
22 May – 1st poem submission (feedback from tutor posted by 29 May)
5 Jun – 2nd poem submission (feedback from tutor posted by 12 Jun)
19 Jun – 3rd poem submission (feedback from tutor posted by 26 Jun)
3 Jul – 4th poem submission (feedback from tutor posted by 10 Jul)
17 Jul – 5th poem submission (feedback from tutor posted by 24 Jul)
Submit 5 poems (no more than 1 side of A4 per poem) for detailed feedback over the 11 weeks. No live chats. Suitable for UK & International students.
Concessions & Accessibility
To apply for a concessionary rate, please send relevant documentation showing your eligibility for one of our concessions to [email protected]; conditions of eligibility are detailed here. If you have any questions, wish to be added to the waiting list of a sold-out course, or require any form of adjustment to access our courses, please email [email protected]. For more information visit our Online Courses page.
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About Arji 
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Arji Manuelpillai, a distinguished poet and creative facilitator based in London, gained prominence as the Jerwood/Arvon Mentee mentored by Hannah Lowe. His debut pamphlet, Mutton Rolls (Out-Spoken Press, 2020), captivated readers, setting the stage for his acclaimed release, Improvised Explosive Device (Penned in the Margins, 2022). This highly praised work earned a spot in The Telegraph‘s Top 20 poetry books and The Guardian‘s best recent poetry section, securing Winter PBS selection and a Derek Walcott Prize Shortlist.
Arji not only excels on the page but also amplifies his poetic passion through ‘Arji’s Poetry Pickle Jar’, a popular podcast for poetry enthusiasts. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as the PBS pamphlet choice selector, showcasing his keen eye for exceptional poetry.
"The Poetry School has helped me learn about editing my poetry, a really important skill in becoming a better poet. It has also helped me find a creative community, which living abroad now I really value."
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