Children's Poet | Author | Teacher | Speaker
Latest Video
Free Lyrical Language Lessons
Have a look around!
Would you like to hear about new course offerings and critique deals?
Sign up here to receive occasional announcements about my writing courses and critique services!
I value your privacy and will never spam you!
LYRICAL LANGUAGE LAB ONLINE COURSE
This online course teaches children's writers the poetic techniques that will make their writing more powerful
and infuse their manuscripts with poetry, music, and magic.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Help you train your ear for rhythm, rhyme, and lyrical language.
- Show you how to use poetic techniques to enhance the musicality and emotional pull of all your writing, whether rhyming or prose.
- Give you a strong foundation in meter.
- Sharpen your analytical and critical eye for revision.
WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?
- PB/MG/YA writers who want to punch up the lyricism of their prose (and rhyme!) through poetic techniques.
- Children's writers who need a stronger foundation in the mechanics of rhyme and meter.
- Writers who would like to learn more about writing poetry for children.
- Anyone with a WIP in need of revision.
COURSE FEATURES
- 19 incremental, in-depth lessons and flexible schedule.
- Private class forum for feedback and sharing.
- Lessons designed to be completed in 30 minutes a day + writing time.
- Detailed video feedback on assignments.
- Ebook of the complete course to refer to again and again.
What Students Are Saying
I thought your class was as thorough and comprehensive as any graduate class I've ever taken.
Kathy Doherty
April 2014
I naturally hear rhyme and rhythm but love learning more about the technicalities. So when I heard Renée was creating this class, I was salivating! I’ve gotten to know Renée over the years, and she has a special skill for communicating her VAST knowledge of language and poetry in a way that is easy to understand. There is a huge difference in possessing the skills and being able to teach them. Renée has this gift. Her class is wonderful! To me it’s just the right balance of mechanics and application.
Penny Parker Klostermann, Author, THERE WAS AN OLD DRAGON WHO SWALLOWED A KNIGHT
The best part of this class isn't the convenience (extremely convenient for folks with all sorts of schedules) or the reasonable price (totally worth it) or the helpful lessons which provide an amazing base understanding of poetry and lyrical language (they do, they do!). It's not the great community of fellow writers (wonderful) or even the inspiration that comes with the daily assignments (although that's CLOSE to the best part). No, the best part of The Lyrical Language Lab is Renée herself -- warm and supportive, generous with her time, and so specific with her feedback that you'll see an immediate improvement in your work. Just amazing.
Suzy Levinson, June 2014
Renée's Lyrical Language Lab is a master class! Immerse yourself in this rich guide to the intricacies of splendid storytelling and your writing will improve exponentially!
Donna L. Sadd
April 2014