Poetry School • Inspiring Poetry Tuition

£135.00 *

Tutor: Leah Umansky

Poems After Poems: Writing Ars Poetica

Writing in response; capturing the life of poetry, in poetry.

Start Date: May 15, 2026
End Date: July 24, 2026 ( 71 Days )
Type: Online

Lighting the World: Writing in Times of Crisis

£240.00 *

Tutor: Shazea Quraishi

Lighting the World: Writing in Times of Crisis

Take poetic action in response to these times of war, displacement and climate emergency.

Start Date: May 20, 2026
End Date: July 29, 2026 ( 71 Days )
Type: Video

£100.00 *

Tutor: Elizabeth Parker

This Modern Love

Punk quilting and Petrarch; get romantic as we explore the latest innovations in love poetry.

Start Date: May 28, 2026
End Date: July 9, 2026 ( 43 Days )
Type: Online, Video

Between Magic & Camouflage: Dressing up your Poems Studio

£100.00 *

Tutor: Sue Burge

Between Magic & Camouflage: Dressing up your Poems Studio

Unpicking the threads; explore your writing wardrobe and dress up your poems with Sue Burge.

Start Date: June 15, 2026
End Date: July 13, 2026 ( 29 Days )
Type: Online

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Poetry School MA in Writing Poetry Scholarship 2026

We’re delighted to announce that applications are open for the Poetry School MA in Writing Poetry Scholarship 2026. This is a full fee scholarship award to the Poetry School / Newcastle University MA in Writing Poetry for an outstanding UK-based applicant who is currently underrepresented in the poetry world. By underrepresented poets, we mean talented creatives who face…

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Writing with a 9-5: Flexible Online Courses

Finding it hard to make the time to write with a busy schedule? Discover our flexible online courses that fit around your 9–5. Balancing writing with a busy schedule, alongside feedback from tutors and a writing community, is often what helps poems reach their final form. Learn on your time with these asynchronous courses which…

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Wondering where to start with refining your writing practise? Leah Umansky shares her top tips which will help you improve your poetry. 1. Read (and Take Note!) Keep some kind of journal, whether it be one for the morning, when you wake up, or one for evening, before bed. I also have a small journal…

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We’re Hiring! – MA Tutor in Writing Poetry

The Poetry School is seeking an exceptional poet / educator to teach as a lecturer on the Poetry School / Newcastle University MA in Writing Poetry. The successful candidate will join Glyn Maxwell as fellow tutor on the course, working with the MA administrator and Newcastle University School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. Job…

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Summer 2026 – Quick Course Guide

4 Poems for Times of Crisis

Poetry School MA in Writing Poetry Scholarship 2026

Writing with a 9-5: Flexible Online Courses

6 tips to Improve your Writing

We’re Hiring! – MA Tutor in Writing Poetry

Avoiding Poetic Clichés

5 Ways to Use Sound in Poetry

Finding Your Poetic Inspiration

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

How do I know if my Poem is Working?

Writing About England in Strange Times

Five Love Poems You Should be Reading Right Now

Where to Submit Your Poetry

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Poems After Poems: Writing Ars Poetica

Lighting the World: Writing in Times of Crisis

This Modern Love

Between Magic & Camouflage: Dressing up your Poems Studio

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Recent Blog Updates

Articles, Poems, Tips & Advice from our Staff and Campus Community.

4 Poems for Times of Crisis

Poetry School MA in Writing Poetry Scholarship 2026

Writing with a 9-5: Flexible Online Courses

6 tips to Improve your Writing

We’re Hiring! – MA Tutor in Writing Poetry