No Holds Poetics
FOUNDATIONS
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Complete all four to earn your No Holds Level 1 Certificate
A structured journey from Formal Fundamentals to Irreverent Mastery with in-depth analysis of top-tier classics and contemporary works, systematic breakdowns of the anatomy of a poem, uniquely inspiring hands-on exercises, and insider publication guidance with the option to add personalized editorial feedback
Add bonus offerings in getting published, hybridization, poet-specific deep-dives and more (coming soon)
1. The Evolution of Poetry
A Timeline of Humanity in Verse
From collective memory programming to individual expression, fragmentation, and experimentation
2. The Craft of Poetry
Everything you need to know about how a poem works
From meter and rhyme to the fine art of overcoming cliche. This course covers everything takes to turn your okay verse into a masterpiece. Always with a special No Holds flare.
Workshops
& Editorial Services
Get your collection publication-ready
Full manuscript editorial feedback, line edits, and publication guidance
Up to 70 pages
Previous clients, almost without fail, have gone on to publish with reputable publishers and win numerous awards for their collections.
Get individualized feedback on your poem online with Robin Richardson and a group of your peers
Free for members
Wed April 1
6pm
Zoom
Invaluable Insights
Personalized editorial feedback on your original poetry or on the No Holds Course Worksheet from a single course
Up to 5 pages
Robin Richardson will provide general notes, point out strengths, occasional line edits, suggestions for overall revisions, and equip you with new tools and insight to apply to your work moving forward.
Expect an email within 24 hours upon purchase and feedback within 2 weeks
For unlimited annual access to courses & workshops, discounted and/or free swag and editorial services, and more ongoing perks
