Discover Poetry

Unlock your poetic potential with in-depth lessons on studying, reading, and writing poetry.

Explore Poetic Classics

Delve into the templates of poetic masterpieces and gain insights into the lives of legendary poets.

Learn the Mechanics of The Sonnet Form

Unlock the secrets of crafting a sonnet in iambic pentameter with Dr. Guite's expert guidance.

About the Masterclass

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of poetry? Dr. Guite's course is designed for enthusiasts who have a passion for poetry. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced poet, Malcolm's curriculum will enrich your understanding of poetry and inspire your creative journey. Join him to unleash your inner poet and explore the beauty of poetic expression specifically focusing on the sonnet form. Enroll now and embark on a unique learning experience!

Meet Your Poetry Mentor

Dr. Malcolm Guite is a poet and priest, and Life Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge. He lives in Norfolk, England, and lectures widely in England and North America on Theology and Literature. His books include Sounding the Seasons; Seventy Sonnets for the Christian Year (Canterbury Press 2012), The Singing Bowl; Collected Poems (Canterbury Press 2013) and Parable and Paradox (Canterbury Press 2016), Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Hodder 2017), After Prayer (Canterbury Press 2019), The Word Within the Words (DLT 2021) and Lifting the Veil, (Square Halo, 2021). In 2023 he was awarded the Archbishop Lanfranc Medal for Education and Scholarship by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Currently Malcolm is working on a four-volume series entitled Merlin's Isle: An Arthuriad, the re-telling of the tales of King Arthur. The first volume; Galahad & the Grail will be released March 2026 published by Rabbit Room.

Course Curriculum

5 Chapters · 7 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome To The Poet's Eye Masterclass!

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      A Welcome Message from Dr. Guite

  2. 2

    SESSION 1

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Why Poetry?

  3. 3

    SESSION 2

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Read A Sonnet

  4. 4

    SESSION 3

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How To Write A Sonnet

  5. 5

    BONUS SECTION

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Interview PART 1

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Interview PART 2

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Quick Links to Malcolm's Books

Bonus: A Two-Part Interview with Malcolm

As a seasoned poet and educator, Dr. Malcolm Guite reflects on his transformative experiences with poetry, revealing the challenges that shaped his path to mastery. Embrace his wisdom as he embarks on a mission to ignite your passion for poetic expression while discussing his extensive catalogue of books in a two-part interview with his friend and collaborator singer/songwriter Steve Bell.

Testimonials & Endorsements

A few kind words...

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Malcolm Guite knows exactly how to use the sonnet form to powerful effect. These pieces have the economy and pungency of all good sonnets, and again and again, offer deep resources for prayer and meditation to the reader. In his own words, ‘brevity, clarity, concentration and a capacity for paradox’ are typical of the best sonnet sequences, and all those qualities are to be found here.
Rowan Williams

Archbishop of Canterbury (on Malcolm's book of sonnets "Sounding the Seasons"

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Malcolm Guite has established himself as one of the leading Christian poets of our time. This positions him to offer a distinctive reading of a poetic giant of the past, S. T. Coleridge. As expected, Mariner is exceptionally rich, penetrating and absorbing.
Jeremy Begbie

Duke University (on Malcolm's book (Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge)

Ready to Dive Into Poetry?

Join our course today and unlock the poet within you. Embrace the beauty of the sonnet and hone your craft with expert guidance.

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