If you've ever tried your hand at poetry, chances are you've written free verse. Free verse (or ‘Formlessness’ as I'm calling it here) is the art of writing poetry without a pre-set form, but that doesn't make it easy. In fact, what most beginner poets don't realise is that, between formal poetry and formless poetry, formlessness is actually the much harder one to do well.
 
This lesson teaches you about the craft behind free verse, the freedom it offers, and the improvisation skills you'll need to write it.
 
#11 Formlessness is a perfect companion to #10, Form. I highly recommend studying both together to get the most benefit from each.
 
What's included in this class?
 
A lecture on what free verse is, a variety of examples of free verse, tips and advice on writing free verse.
An exercise that guides you through writing a great free verse poem.