ES
May 4, 2022
The professor and tasks were very engaging. I truly looked forward to tuning in and working through the lessons and assignments. My interest in poetry is further stoked and I can't wait to learn more.
CN
May 22, 2024
Very personable instructor with quality content and a workshop system that works well even if you never get to actually meet your fellow poets. I was very impressed and got a lot out of this course.
By Alicia C
•Nov 19, 2018
Loved it! Great teaching, well paced, can't get enough of the transcripts with the videos. Very fun and really pushed me in my craft.
By Maria I M G
•Nov 27, 2017
I have learned a lot from this course. Thank you . I wish we could have an advanced level of the workshop. I would definitely take it!
By Stephanie P
•Jun 4, 2016
This course was excellent! It really helped me on my journey in poetry appreciation and writing. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
By Sheryl L
•Aug 12, 2021
Excellent, thought-provoking class. Thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a great deal about poetry. I definitely recommend this course.
By luciana a a
•Oct 10, 2020
Inspiring and very handy tools are proposed to help us write and review our poetry. Loved the videos, our lecturer and the exercises.
By Francisco O
•Jul 21, 2020
Excellent program. Wonderfully and entertainingly presented. Plenty of information with use of examples. Much use of peer assessment.
By Sahil J
•Apr 19, 2020
Engaging, low-commitment, and genuinely rewarding. An amazing learning experience for neophytes, dabblers, and practiced poets alike.
By Anup P
•May 14, 2023
The instructor is very enthusiastic which helps. Great course but it could've been longer, more detailed and more technical perhaps.
By Lavanya M
•Dec 24, 2020
This course got me writing poems again after a long time. It helped me refine my writing and the prompts were very though-provoking.
By Francoise B
•Jul 31, 2017
Great course to learn about the basics but also to gain the confidence to write one's own poems. Great professor. I loved the humor.
By C H
•May 7, 2017
I enjoyed the experience of learning the step by step of making poem with Coursera. I love the workshop and the prompts given too...
By Lescha E
•Apr 20, 2023
This workshop made me realize that there are many ways to write a poetry and it was both exciting and hard but it made me satisfied
By Cynthia B
•Jul 17, 2023
I truly enjoy this course. The videos are informative and fun. I learned a lot about the ins and outs of writing poetry. Thanks!
By Meghan G
•Aug 4, 2020
I enjoyed this course immensely. The videos were helpful and funny, the material was engaging, and the workshops kept me involved.
By Sonika E
•May 12, 2022
This was a vey good course, helped me o further develop my writing skills and learn new things. Very easy to follow through with.
By Mandy
•Apr 23, 2020
I have written poetry for years, but this course really sharpened my focus and made me rethink the ways in which I express myself
By Linda B
•Nov 22, 2016
Engaging course with fun videos. I especially liked the writing prompts. The feedback from my peers on my poems was very helpful.
By Erica G
•Sep 22, 2017
The professor of this course is so entertaining and able to express the content of the course in a concise and efficient manner.
By Costas P
•Aug 25, 2015
loved the whole experience, there should be a part 2 and when I get paid (and get a good grade) I will purchase the certificate.
By Ceej L
•Jul 21, 2020
I enjoyed this course! I learned a lot of new things on poetry that have helped me develop a more distinct style in my writing.
By Robert W M
•Feb 3, 2018
Extremely well designed course. Would recommend to anyone interested in writing poetry; beginners and experienced poets alike.
By Raymond c
•Jan 15, 2018
Well worth it, and the perfect mix of a refresher for forgotten topics as well as a great intro all new techniques and styles.
By Donna C
•Jul 15, 2017
Excellent course, especially for those in the beginning stages of their poetry writing. Engaging lectures and fun activities.
By John G
•Nov 10, 2016
Wonderful course which introduces the student to some of the fundametals of poetry writing beyond simply coming up with rhyme!
By Becca O
•Aug 14, 2023
Really effective, engaging course. It's so valuable to have a lesson each week, and to get your work peer reviewed like this.