How to Write a Poem: 3 Steps to Creating Your First Draft

Looking to stretch your creative writing skills, but unsure of where to start?

Whether you're a seasoned poet or someone just jumping into the genre, this class will equip you with 3 key exercises that will help you generate creative material and begin forming a first draft. All you need is a pen and paper to get started, or if you're digitally inclined, a laptop!

In this class, you will learn:

- 3 different techniques to create material

- Tips and tricks that will move you towards an actual first draft

- Helpful information about poetic practice 

If you would like to check out my published poetry and creative blog, you can visit my website, Madison White Writes.

• Introduction
• Choosing a topic
• Exercise 1: List Poem
• Exercise 2: Cut-Up Poem
• Exercise 3: Free-write
• Forming your first draft
• Project
• Final Thoughts