Would you like to capture a memory of your child in a poem?
A Moment in Time is my free short course where I’ll show you how to do just that!
I lead you through the process of writing a poem drawing on two powerful ingredients you already have—memories and love.
“To imprint a moment in your memories, or even pause and give it your attention in the moment, is such a gift. Thank you.”
A Moment in Time
who is the course for?
This course is for anyone that would like to capture a moment in a poem.
You don’t need to be a writer, just a mum or dad, grandmother, aunty, uncle, friend...you get the picture! In fact, your poem doesn’t even have to be about a child. Previous participants have written poems about their younger selves, parents, friends and beloved pets.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
The course consists of five short audios. You can listen and work through the material at your own pace.
You have lifetime access, and can return to the material as often as you like.
What does the course cover?
How to choose a moment to write about
Noticing and extracting details for your poem
Creating a bank of details, feelings and memory to work with
Using simile and metaphor
Poem structures you can use
Looking for themes as your poem develops
Ways to develop your draft - reading aloud, and the magic of time!
How to use line breaks
Things to avoid!
Ideas for creating opening lines
Choosing a title
How to end your poem
The process of rewriting
ALSO…
Ideas for what to do with your finished poem
I read aloud beautiful poems related to motherhood from other writers
Working examples from my own poems