When I think of all the things I am thankful for, this
Poetry Friday community is definitely high on my list. Belonging to this group has
helped find folks who share my love of poetry.
I’ve met some of you in person and some only on social media, but I
cherish each of you.
A wonderful bonus of Poetry Friday is discovering resources
that have helped me become a better writer. I recently finished a class
taught by two Poetry Friday poets I have admired for many years: Renee LaTulippe and LauraPurdie Salas.
The class, Lyrical Language Lab is an intensive 8-week
course that kept me learning and writing every day. I
had taken the class four years ago. It was fantastic, but I was teaching
full-time and wasn’t able to fully focus on the lessons. Now that I’m retired, I wanted to immerse
myself in a writing class, and LLL immediately came to mind.
There are two new features to the course that I especially
love. First of all, Laura joined Renee
to co-teach the fall session. These two EXCELLENT TEACHERS have a VAST KNOWLEDGE of lyrical language and writing resources so I knew I would learn a lot!
Our class was divided into two small
groups with Renee and Laura alternating each week between groups. Their positive approach created a no-risk environment where writers could take chances and try new techniques. I really appreciated that!
The other feature that was a real game-changer for me was
the video feedback. I loved being able to pause videos and take notes. I watched many of the videos several times over. The thoughtful and thorough feedback gave me new insights on how an editor might view my work. I also
learned a lot by listening to the feedback given on my classmates’ assignments. Both Renee and Laura interjected a boatload of extra advice
from their own experiences as professional writers.
At the end of the course, Renee provided us with a 187 page
e-book of the entire course, and I have a binder of feedback notes I can refer
to. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Renee and Laura.
If you are looking to kick start your writing in 2019, or ramp it up to the next level, I
highly recommend the Lyrical Language Lab.
A big thank you to my talented and lovely friend Irene for hosting this week.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I'll definitely put this class on my retirement to-do list!
ReplyDeleteYou will love it, Mary Lee!
DeleteAll I hear is good things about LLL - Renee and Laura are giving so much to the world, aren't they? And go you, LInda! What a way to feed your muse... can't wait to see what happens next on your poetry journey! xo
ReplyDeleteLaura and Renee are wonderful teachers. It is an excellent course.
DeleteOh, this sounds like such a wonderful experience! I was tempted when I saw the combined offering, but couldn't commit for a variety of reasons. You make me regret that decision. I'll definitely keep an eye out for future offerings!
ReplyDeleteIt will probably be offered again after the holidays or early spring. Good luck!
DeleteI took Renee's class a few years ago & still refer to the lessons, all printed out in a notebook! I didn't have time for this one, know that it must have been wonderful as you wrote, Linda, with Laura added in, too! Hope you had a grand Thanksgiving! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda!
DeleteI couldn't agree more! This class has taught me so much. I'm thrilled that you are filled with the LLL energy and look forward to writing with you this coming 2019. Pens ready.....set.....go!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to writing with you too!
DeleteI was curious to know what LLL meant, since to me it's La Leche League! This LLL sounds amazing, too!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is an amazing class!
DeleteI've heard so many good things about this class. I wish I had the time to do it. Some day...
ReplyDeleteIt does take time to fully experience all the lessons. I hope you get the opportunity to take the class someday!
DeleteThis class sounds fabulous! Like Mary Lee, I will put it on my retirement to-do list!
ReplyDeleteCarol, I took it while I was still teaching and had to rush through some of the lessons. Now that I am retired, I got so much more out of it!
DeleteI may need to look into the class for sure. I am thankful for the Poetry Friday community as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! I'm so glad you got a lot out of the class, and it is so obvious that you were putting a lot into the class. It is fairly intense, and now reading your post, I understand why you still got a lot out of it taking it a second time around! I can't wait to celebrate when you have your first book published!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a rich class Linda. I took one of Renée's classes online-it was wonderful, though without interaction–which would add an extra layer and I would look forward to even more.
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