Online Feedback: Poetry
Fiona Wright
Monday 14 July to Friday 21 November 2025
(5 months), online
Full Price: $475
Member: $355
Conc Member: $305
This course, Online Feedback: Poetry with Fiona Wright, will take place online.
In this course, poet Fiona Wright 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.
How Does This Course Work?
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.
- 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.
Important Dates
This five month course opens on Monday 14 July 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 21 July 2025
Monday 18 August 2025
Monday 15 September 2025
Monday 13 October 2025
Monday 10 November 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.
Participant Requirements
Internet access and confidence using basic computer software are essential for this course.
Is this course right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling.
If you have questions about this course, please contact us.
Reviews
‘I liked so much about the course. It was good knowing the deadlines way ahead of time, so I could plan ahead as to when I would submit & when I would sit down to do my feedback. I like that it attracted many people from different walks of life – reading their work (and having their feedback) was really valuable and I’m not sure where else I might have found this reach of feedback.’ – Meg, 2024
‘Fiona’s feedback was invaluable and helped me see a better way to express what I was trying to say in my work.’ – Ruth, 2023
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