Class

Beyond the First Draft: Revising Poetry–Winter Edition

You’ve written the wobbly first draft of a poem. Bravo! Perhaps you’ve made some edits and even had feedback from friends, but you can tell something is missing. Maybe you like it even less than before. What now?

In this class, we’ll unpack the biggest and most mysterious phase of the writing process: revision. You'll develop tools that help you nurture and complete an early draft of a poem, gain a deeper understanding of the craft, and get feedback on your poem. Class texts include Living Revision and The Poet's Toolbox.

In this class, you will:

—Develop tools that help you revise your poetry.

—Better understand the fundamentals of the craft.

—Receive feedback on a poem.

—Grow your ability to tell if your piece is finished or needs more work.

—Explore what to do when you're stuck.

—Connect with a community of writers

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.