Online Feedback: Poetry
Ivy Ireland
Monday 3 February to Friday 20 June 2025 (5 months), online
Full Price: $475
Member: $355
Conc Member: $305
This course, Online Feedback: Poetry with Ivy Ireland, will take place online.
In this course, poet Ivy Ireland will provide feedback on your poetry in an online classroom environment, enabling you to hone your skills over five months. You’ll also give and receive peer feedback, and be able to consider the tutor’s feedback across all submissions. Feedback will vary depending on each submission, but may focus on areas such as structure, rhythm, tone and imagery, as well as helpful tips for fine-tuning.
Please note: This Online Feedback course is not suitable for aspiring or beginning writers. We recommend that you complete at least one other creative writing course before enrolling in an Online Feedback program. By enrolling in this course, you are committing to giving and receiving feedback from peers and the tutor. Read this article here for more information.
Is this course right for you? Read our FAQ >
Once a month you’ll submit up to two poems totalling a maximum of 55 lines. Your tutor will provide tailored feedback, giving you time to incorporate suggestions and advice into the next month’s submission. Each month, you can either submit new or previously submitted writing.
You’ll also have the opportunity to read and comment on other participants’ writing. This process of giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers is an ideal way to determine what works, what resonates, what falls flat – and how to improve.
This online course takes place on a website specifically designed for writers, making it simple and easy to share your writing, give and receive feedback, and interact with fellow writers.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself and develop your skills through constructive critique and independent work, this course is for you.
Please note: this is a feedback-based program. While you are welcome to generate new material for submission during this time, no prompts or themes will be provided.
Participant Requirements
Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this course. Please read our FAQ before enrolling.
This Online Feedback course is not suitable for aspiring or beginning writers. We recommend that you complete at least one other creative writing course before enrolling in Online Feedback. By enrolling in this course, you are committing to giving and receiving feedback from peers and the tutor. Read this article here for more information.
You do not need to log into the course at a specific time and there are no live meetings. You will receive an email with an invitation link to join the online classroom a week before the course starts.
This five month course opens on Monday 3 February 2025. You will receive a link to join the online classroom one week before the start date. Submissions (of up to two poems totalling a maximum of 55 lines) are due on the following dates:
Monday 10 February 2025
Monday 17 March 2025
Monday 14 April 2025
Monday 12 May 2025
Monday 9 June 2025
After each submission date, you’ll have 10 days to complete peer feedback. At the end of each feedback period, you’ll receive your tutor feedback.
Reviews
‘I loved the course. I thought Ivy’s critiques were very helpful and Wet Ink was a smooth experience.’ — Participant, 2023
‘The five round pace of the course over five months was just right. The suggested 55 line/two poems limit is appropriate. Most peers’ work was engaging, evocative, intelligent, well-crafted, and at times moving or humorous. The Wet Ink website is easy to navigate. Some peers offered generous feedback indicating their interest in the work of others, not just their own. Ivy’s feedback was always detailed, insightful, constructive and encouraging. I always read her critiques of others’ work in addition to her critique of my own work.’ — Angela, 2023
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