The basics of how to write contemporary poems and
songs. No books to buy. The students create short books of their
own, which include the handouts, your notes, and original manuscripts.
Analysis of professional poetry and music. The songwriting emphasizes lyrics;
you will not have to sing in class if you don’t want to. Much in-class
editing work using transparencies. A great process. You will learn
to write something that can’t not be read.
