Overview
Explore the world of poetry with Billy Collins, one of America's most beloved poets, in his first-ever MasterClass. Discover the craft behind humor, rhyme, and the fundamental elements of poetry to unlock the power of connecting through words.
Billy Collins, a two-term U.S. Poet Laureate and former New York State Poet Laureate, is not only a best-selling and beloved contemporary poet in the United States but also a distinguished professor with a rich teaching history at Columbia University, Sarah Lawrence, and Lehman College.
In his engaging online poetry class, available now, Billy Collins shares his profound insights into the art of poetry. Learn about the essential elements of poetry, from subject and form to rhyme and meter, and discover the joy of a well-crafted poem. Billy Collins teaches you how to use humor as a serious strategy, explore different subjects, and find your unique voice in poetry. Understand the significance of sound pleasures, the role of rhyme and meter, and how to use form to captivate your readers.
Whether you're a budding poet or a seasoned writer, Billy Collins' MasterClass offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the craft of poetry. Through his personal writing process and philosophy, Billy invites you to appreciate the power of poetry to connect readers and writers. Learn how to turn a poem, engage readers using form, and make the visual distinctions that set poetry apart.
