So You Wanna Be A Poet

Outcomes 1.) Learn how to query an editor 2.) Learn what ?clips? are 3.) Learn proper protocol for submissions 4.) Learn how to organize and keep track of your submissions 5.) Learn how to improve the odds for acceptances Assessment Students demonstrate their knowledge of becoming a profitable poet by: 1.) Being able to analyze what they need to become a profitable poet 2.) Analyzing a successful query letter and drafting one 3.) Being able to analyze a organized submissions program 4.) Being able to assess what proper writing protocol is 5.) A draft of a well written poem Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Are you a Poet? During this first week you?ll learn some basic fundamentals of poetry. Several forms from didactic to free verse to metrical are addressed. Students learn what form is best for them. Students learn the basics of a good query letter. They practice writing one and learn how to solicit the right editor for their work. Students learn the importance of following guidelines and proper protocol. This week students learn the significance and importance of utilizing the net effectively to further their career objectives. Web sites that serve as good starting points for the novice poet are addressed. The issue of clips and or credits are also highlighted. Students learn how to organize their submissions to keep an accurate record of their progress. Students also learn fundamentals on what makes a successful poet and how to implement those directives. Basic elements are addressed to improve profitability and keep their income from their work pretty stable. Students prepare a packet to give to their supervisor that displays their knowledge of what constitutes a successful submission, including: a good query letter, clips (or credits) sample poems and an SASE. In addition, their record system is submitted for analysis to their supervisor. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAMPLE LESSON WEEK 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to So You Wanna Be A Poet. As your first written assignment we would like to know about you, your academic and professional background and your career objectives. The essay you should submit could be between 300-500 words long and should be written in the first person. Information you should consider sharing with your writing instructor includes: * Your name and address * Your school and college information. * Your current occupation and what you do on the job. * What inspired you to choose your current occupation. * How is this writing course relevant to your professional activity. * Where do you see yourself five years down the road (in a professional context.) * Your interests and hobbies--things you like to do when you are not working or studying. Although this is not an English writing assignment, your instructor would like you to submit the assignment carefully articulated, properly planned and well proof-read. Effective communication is an integral part of daily living. If you exceed the length requirement, it will not pose a problem. Deadline: Seven (7) days from the date of the assignment. More time if needed. Contact Hours: 24