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Ready to craft the poems you were meant to write in less than one month?


Empower yourself to write expressive poems with greater skill and confidence (without self-doubt, procrastination, and writer’s block). It’s time to write your truths.

NO MORE EXCUSES - GOTTA HONOR MY MUSE!

You claim you don’t have time to write, but deep inside, poems secretly rattle around in your heart. You hear a snippet of a line and think, is it good enough? You write a word or two and wonder, is this even a poem?


And still, poems push at the surface of your mind even as you try to shove them away, feeling distracted, tired, or skeptical.

Every time you dream of sitting down at your desk, you conjure the blank page with a mix of anxiety and fear. Or maybe you look over your draft poems feeling uncertain and sheepish at your attempts to transcribe the words and music you hear in your head.

All these moments of self-doubt leave you feeling lost and discouraged. So many times, the “writer’s block” that gets us down is just plain old fear and perfectionism.

There’s nothing wrong with your artistic aspirations OR your anxieties. You don’t have to criticize your level of focus or your work ethic with “if only I….”

Ruba reading a book

Before you start blaming yourself - or distracting yourself (load of laundry, anyone?) - let’s get something clear:

You’re here because you haven’t actually given up. You’re still willing to give yourself the benefit of the doubt, to find a way toward the life of writing that awaits you. And you recognize, deep inside, that honoring your writing pursuits leads you to the most vibrant, realized version of you, the version easily buried under to-do lists and heaps of uncertainty.

You are already a poet - you just need the support and guidance that will help you blossom. The truth is, nothing can really stop you from singing your truths. But sometimes you need a little nudge. A boost. Some pointers. A structure. And answers to questions that have held you back in the form of fear.

I see you, Poet, and I’ve been there. But you have more courage than you realize. With targeted support, and structure to guide your next step, you’ll be writing your poems - your truths - in no time.

Structure & support form the foundation of The 7-Minute Poet course I’ve designed for you.

Within the 7-Minute Poet, your obstacles to growth will dissolve: work at your own pace to gain the poetic strategies, definitions, poetry examples, and writing prompts that will bring you closer to your authentic voice.

Soon, you’ll find yourself writing poems with more confidence, greater skill, sharper questions, and a more robust “toolkit” of poetic knowledge to carry with you.

Short on time? I get it: just commit to 7 minutes a day.

 

I’M READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH MY POETRY!
Ruba's headshot photo

There’s nothing wrong with your artistic aspirations OR your anxieties. You don’t have to criticize your level of focus or your work ethic with “if only I….”

Ruba reading a book

Before you start blaming yourself - or distracting yourself (load of laundry, anyone?) - let’s get something clear:

You’re here because you haven’t actually given up. You’re still willing to give yourself the benefit of the doubt, to find a way toward the life of writing that awaits you. And you recognize, deep inside, that honoring your writing pursuits leads you to the most vibrant, realized version of you, the version easily buried under to-do lists and heaps of uncertainty.

You are already a poet - you just need the support and guidance that will help you blossom. The truth is, nothing can really stop you from singing your truths. But sometimes you need a little nudge. A boost. Some pointers. A structure. And answers to questions that have held you back in the form of fear.

Ruba's headshot

I see you, Poet, and I’ve been there. But you have more courage than you realize. With targeted support, and structure to guide your next step, you’ll be writing your poems - your truths - in no time.

Structure & support form the foundation of The 7-Minute Poet course I’ve designed for you.

Within the 7-Minute Poet, your obstacles to growth will dissolve: work at your own pace to gain the poetic strategies, definitions, poetry examples, and writing prompts that will bring you closer to your authentic voice.

Soon, you’ll find yourself writing poems with more confidence, greater skill, sharper questions, and a more robust “toolkit” of poetic knowledge to carry with you.

Short on time? I get it: just commit to 7 minutes a day.

 

I’M READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH MY POETRY!

The 7-Minute Poet

 

The only poetry course that dissolves obstacles for the ultra-busy, somewhat scared aspiring poet. Designed to empower you to write your poems with greater skill, confidence, and power - without the isolation, self-doubt, and struggle.

I’M READY TO DEDICATE MYSELF

"Thank you, Ruba. You are a brilliant poet & extraordinary teacher."

Isabel, NJ

"Your class, and the lively discussions, are a highlight of my week!"

Jean, WA

"In a few hours, you opened many windows into the craft strategies at play in iconic poems. Your deft discussions and detailed handouts gave me practical strategies to use in my reading and writing practices. Thank you!"

Jeffrey, Durham, NC

"Your enthusiasm, excellent listening, preparation, generous sharing, and encouragement are such a potent combination for an educator. Your creative writing students are in for a top notch mind-expanding experience."

Richard, Tacoma, WA
Be My Next Success Story!

Go from anxious and uncertain about the craft of poetry to feeling empowered and informed.

This is your opportunity to develop a thriving writing practice, without struggling or stalling in isolation. Yes, you really can deepen your poetic craft and experience the boldness and authenticity that come from writing the poems you were meant to share with the world.

Not tomorrow or the next day, but today. Now. And the next day, and the next. The 7-Minute Poet gives you the supports and structures that will enable you to write more readily, shape your poems skillfully, and revise more strategically.

I'm So Ready!

In just a few minutes a day, this self-paced course will help you take targeted steps toward deepening your understanding of poetry by:

+ studying key poetic strategies & selected poetry examples

+ applying guiding questions to help you unpack poems

+ generating draft poems using a related prompt for inspiration & guidance.

10 video mini-lessons

Learn with an award-winning poet & seasoned educator.

✓ guided instruction on key elements of poetic craft

✓ video lessons to view any time, anywhere - only 7 minutes each

✓ 10+ topics provide a comprehensive foundation of poetry writing skills

10 poetry PDFs with robust materials

Enrich your video learning with key texts that deepen your knowledge.

✓ definitions to help you understand key poetic terms

✓ curated selection of poems that exemplify specific craft approaches

✓ guiding questions help you unpack how poets employ those strategies & to what effect

10 tailored poetry prompts

Write new poems with guidance, structure, & inspiration.

✓ prompts designed to help you apply your new knowledge

✓ connect what you read to what you write - a skill for life

✓ explore approaches outside your comfort zone & grow as a poet

Think of the course as an investment in your creative future.


For less than the cost of a monthly gym membership, you’ll unlock a lifetime of poetic expression. Plus, with our 7-day money-back guarantee, there’s zero risk.

Enroll in The 7-Minute Poet today!

"Ruba’s workshop was professional and caring at the same time. I left feeling inspired, with ideas to work with."

 

Kelly, Media, PA

"Great workshop! I got so much out of it... very helpful to work with our own poems & see the way you lineated them."

 
Lindsay, British Columbia

"Thank you for making it comfortable for those of us who are introverts to participate. You managed the class so skillfully from start to finish. I appreciated your excellent preparation, presentation, examples, & prompts."

 

Sophia, NJ

"Ruba’s workshop struck the right balance between structure & open exchange...I found that the readings were well chosen, varied in both form & content, & brief enough to enable engagement during the allotted time. I’ll be returning to those pieces for inspiration in years to come."

 

Jenn, Collingswood, NJ

"Ruba, you are a great teacher—kind & empathetic while still giving valuable assistance to further the work. I will be back!"

 

Sabrina, Pittsburgh, PA

"Thank you, Ruba, for such a full & well-planned lesson. You gave us so much to think about & absorb."

 

Ann Ellen, Greater Philadelphia

"I thought the poems you selected were illustrative; the prompts, well chosen - and they helped me begin some work I think I can use."

 

Gloria, Wayne, PA

"Each exercise was an eye-opener, if not a heart-opener."

 
Sherry, Wynnewood, PA

"The use of a mentor text helped me see possibilities for my own work. [Poem Plus Prompt] is a brilliant structure for a workshop."

 

Amy, Greater Philadelphia

"...you keep bringing us back to the art & craft of poetry, which deepens my reading of poetry, & helps me feel like I can write it."

 

Cynthia, Seattle

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Ready to write your poems with skill, confidence, & expression? The 7-Minute Poet will get you there.


A month or two from now,
you may find yourself still mired in writer’s block, anxiety, perfectionism, or a bad case of “I’m just too busy for my creative pursuits.” But your poems await you - and the tools you need to write your truths with greater expressiveness and confidence.

I'm So Ready!
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