Picture books are meant to be read aloud. Using poetic techniques in your prose will help you create read-aloud language that will transport children (and their parents) into a world of imagination — in as few words as possible.
Poetry has much to teach us about the craft of writing:
poems must convey big concepts in
tiny spaces
every word must have a purpose and
be the BEST word
poems show us how to look at things in
unusual ways
from sad to silly, poems know how to
make us feel
poems tell short but important stories
poetry makes music out of words
The Lyrical Language Lab
teaches children’s writers the poetic techniques
that will make their writing more powerful
and infuse their manuscripts with
poetry, music, and magic.
I will be co-teaching this session with kidlit developmental editor, writing coach, and poet Lou Piccolo: www.loupiccolo.com.
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to get everything in such a short form. That's why I urge everyone to study and write poetry. The conciseness and music of poetry is what we're searching for in our books."
with instructor Renée M. LaTulippe
• 10 weeks
• 19 lessons
• 30+ minutes a day
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.
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.
19 incremental, in-depth lessons and flexible schedule.
Private class forum for feedback and sharing.
Detailed video feedback on assignments.
187-page e-book of the complete course, yours to
keep forever!
Module 1 builds a strong foundation for understanding and talking about the mechanics of poetry and for beginning to write poems and poetic prose. Topics include rhythm, meter, cadence, breath, scansion, rhyme, sound devices, figurative language, and imagery.
Module 2 introduces free verse and the voices of poetry and includes writing prose and poems in various styles to bring together all the skills and concepts developed in Module 1. The focus is on practicing lyrical language and poetic techniques rather than on “becoming poets.”
Module 3 consists of reading and writing lyrical prose; bringing the elements of poetry to prose writing; how to avoid purple prose; and
editing and revision strategies.
introduction of new concept
samples showing the concept in practice
audio and/or video component (where applicable)
daily assignment (e.g., writing a short poem or prose piece and/or applying concept to your WIP)
downloadable infographics and supplemental materials
personal feedback on assignments -- I am with you every step of the way!
Hello! I’m Renée LaTulippe, founder of The Lyrical Language Lab. As a fellow writer, I’ve taken many expensive online writing classes and I know how important it is to choose wisely. I encourage you to read the course description carefully to be sure that this is the right place for you. If it is … then I can guarantee that the fully guided version of The Lyrical Language Lab is the most interactive writing course you will find online. I am with you every step of the way, not only giving you in-depth feedback on your assignments, but being available to answer all your questions in the private class forum, which is where a lot of the real learning happens. And because I keep class size small, you can be assured of getting all the personal attention you need.
That means that for ten weeks, you’ll practically have a private mentor walking you through the lessons and assignments and helping you apply those lessons to your WIPs.
and can be time consuming, but if you’re ready to learn everything there is to know about meter and poetic technique, and to take your writing to a new level, then this is the place for you. Just remember … you’ll need to come ready to work and willing to share your journey with your classmates!
I love teaching and I take your learning seriously. I can’t wait for the opportunity to work with you!
Renée
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• self-guided
• flexible
• on your time and terms
This option contains all the same lessons as my fully guided course (Modules 1-3), including all supplemental materials, downloads, and audio/video components. You also have the opportunity to submit two of your assignments to me for feedback, and have email access to ask questions about the lessons as you complete them. Although lessons will arrive every other day, you are free to complete them at your own pace. See the course description above for more information.
This option contains all the lessons, materials, and audio/video components of Module 1 as stated in the course description, which means 11 intensive lessons with a focus on rhyme and meter. You also have the opportunity to submit two of your assignments to me for feedback, and have email access to ask questions about the lessons as you complete them. Although lessons will arrive every other day, you are free to complete them at your own pace.
Be assured that the lessons are extremely detailed and provide many examples of the lesson topic, including audio and video files to further illustrate concepts. Assignments ask you to practice specific concepts by writing short poems or prose pieces, and include ideas for further practice and study.
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At the end of your self-study, you may submit up to two assignments for feedback.
You may post your work and general questions on the lessons in the dedicated private Facebook group.