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Learn about and register for classes taught by Sage Cohen.
January 14-February 25, 2009
Six classes in six weeks--taught by email
"I was skeptical that I could find any space on my manic to do list for poetry. But Sage helped me see all the poetry around me--just waiting to find its place on the page." -- Amie H.
Have you always wanted to write a poem but didn't know how to begin? Maybe you're already writing poetry and want to connect with your muse more often, or brush up on your poetic prowess? Poetry for the People takes poetry off of its academic pedestal, making it accessible to and enjoyable for everyone. In this six-week class, weekly lessons will include a mix of inspiration, craft tips, exercises and publication ideas. You'll be inspired (but not required) to write a poem a day!
"I know it isn't easy to teach--and I suspect that it's pretty difficult to teach poetry, in particular. Sage Cohen just makes it look easy! She's knowledgeable, approachable, and has an uncommonly useful way of commenting on the poems her students submit." -- Erika D.
Cost: $199
Prerequisites: None
Learn more and register
Contact Sage with questions: sage@sagesaidso.com
Sunday, August 3, 2008
3:00-4:15
From flabby to firm: toning your poetry for power and precision
Revision is not a four-letter word! This interactive workshop for beginning and intermediate poets will offer a high-level review of revision strategies that can be employed to make a good poem great. We will consider a few sample poems in detail to practice identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement. Students will each bring a poem of their own, which they will practice revising together through a series of exercises.
Participants will learn:
- How to evaluate a poem critically to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- A review of key craft considerations, such as sound, voice, imagery, line, punctuation, capitalization, verb tense, title choices and more.
- A series of 15 prompts they can bring to every poem to invigorate the revision process and help hone their poems.
Learn more or register for the Willamette Writers Conference.
Friday, July 18, 2008
1:30-3:00
Take your poetry out of the closet and into the world
Make 2008 your year for getting your poetry in the public eye. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the seven habits of widely published poets. They will be supported in developing their own personal action plans that align their poetry with the publications and contests where they are likely to get noticed.
Learn more or register for the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference.
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