Advanced poetry writing for committed poets seeking to deepen their craft and creative practice.

Poetry 2 is designed for writers who already possess a solid grounding in poetry and wish to develop their skills to a more advanced level. Building on the foundations established in earlier courses, this programme challenges participants to think more deeply about language, structure, technique, and the role of poetry in contemporary writing.

Through a combination of guided study, practical exercises, discussions, tutor notes, and personalised feedback, participants will refine their craft while developing a more confident and distinctive poetic voice.

About the Course

This advanced course takes participants beyond the fundamentals of poetry writing and explores a range of more sophisticated techniques and concepts. The programme is intended for writers who already have experience of writing poetry and who are ready to engage with poetry at a deeper and more analytical level.

The course examines a variety of poetic styles and forms, encouraging participants to experiment with new approaches while strengthening their understanding of contemporary poetry. Students will be challenged to develop greater precision, complexity, and originality in their work.

Alongside creative development, the course continues to explore practical aspects of the poet's craft, including editing, revision, performance, and publication.

The overall aim is to help participants produce stronger, more engaging poetry while continuing to develop their individual style and creative identity.

What You'll Learn

Topics covered include:

Writing poetry that engages and challenges readers

Advanced approaches to modern free verse

Lineation and the use of poetic space

Creating complexity and depth in poetry

Developing layers of meaning

Poems inspired by art, objects, and visual sources

Contemporary poetic techniques

Voice, perspective, and poetic identity

Advanced editing and revision methods

Reading poetry critically

Preparing work for publication

Developing a sustainable writing practice

Course Structure

The course consists of 25 lessons, combining writing exercises, guided study, tutor notes, discussions, and personalised feedback.

Most participants complete the course in approximately 16 weeks, although students are welcome to progress at a pace that suits their own circumstances.

Each lesson introduces new concepts and challenges designed to encourage creative growth while strengthening technical skills and critical awareness.

Feedback and Support

Constructive feedback remains a central part of the learning process. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their work, experiment with new techniques, and engage critically with both their own writing and the work of others.

The course provides support throughout while encouraging students to become increasingly independent and confident in their creative decisions.

Who Is This Course For?

No formal qualifications are required.

However, this course is intended for writers who already have experience of writing poetry and are comfortable with the basic principles of the craft.

This course is particularly suitable for:

Writers who have completed Poetry 1

Poets seeking a greater technical understanding

Writers wishing to develop a distinctive poetic voice

Those interested in publication and professional development

Anyone looking for a challenging and rewarding poetry course

While completion of the Poetry 1 course is not essential, participants should be able to identify themselves as writers with some experience of poetry.

Course Fee

£95

You can enrol and pay securely online using the following link:

https://www.poetrykit.org/pkcourse/feepage.htm

Bursaries - We have bursaries available for longer courses and application is easy and non-intrusive.  So if you would like to be considered for one of those packages please write to bursaries@poetrykit.org  

	The Tutor - Mentoring is presented by Jim Bennett who is a highly experienced poet and lecturer having delivered courses in creative writing for the University of Liverpool, Edge Hill University. He has worked on developing educational and training courses for other universities and institutions. Jim is a full time professional poet who earns his living from writing poetry and lecturing. He has won many awards over a forty year writing career. He is currently the Course Director for The Poetry Kit.  He has written 79 books, including books for children, training manuals and books of poetry.  He has won many awards for his work including the McMillan Prize, and three DADA Fest awards.  Click image on the right to read some of Jim's poetry.