Because I thought it would help my writing, I began an
online poetry course a few weeks ago at a supposedly reputable education site.
The advertising omitted to note the base level of instruction for the class. It
felt as if high school children were the intended target audience. Even more baffling:
this course and organization get promoted through colleges that subscribe to
its services.
After two weeks, I decided this course constituted a
detriment to my creativity, innovation, and writing. The so-called instructor didn’t
even know what her assignments instructed. Her poems sucked. Her feedback was inane
and not well thought out. I picked up a book by Rebecca McClanahan: Word Painting. Reading about one-half
the book provided more insight into imagery, writing, and characterization than
the course offered.
I recommend to anyone truly interested in creative writing
to avoid this online poetry scam, and purchase McClanahan’s book. You’ll be
glad you did.
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