Poetry To Profit: Monetise Your Craft as a Poet
This course is designed for poets who want to turn their passion into profit. Learn how to craft a compelling brand, publish globally, protect your work, and seize income-generating opportunities-from anthologies and awards to performances and collaborations.
It's a 4-week self-paced course designed to help you:
Build your poetic brand
Protect your work (copyright, ISBN, etc.)
Get published & perform globally
Turn your poems into paid products
Bonuses include:
A 1-on-1 Zoom coaching session
Feedback on one of your poems
Free e-Book
Featured post on my platform
Early access to my next project
Course Price: P300
Instructor: Ophadile T. Gofhamodimo
Facilitator Bio: A transformational Speaker and Founder of The Urge Promotions, known for turning burnout into purpose and frustration into action. She speaks across Botswana on healing, resilience, and mental wellness, and hosts the podcast Life on The Other Side of My Perspective, featuring real, powerful stories of growth and recovery. Recognized among Top 30 Africa's Leading Women 2025, she also champions youth mental health as G100 Botswana's Country Chair (Youth Engagement Wing)-creating safe, empowering spaces for the next generation to thrive.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Week 1 (Discover Your Voice & Build Your Brand)
Duration: 45-60 mins
Topics: Identity, niche, visual branding, storytelling
Module 2: Week 2 (Protect Your Work)
Duration: 30-45 mins
Topics: Copyright, CIPA, CosBOTS, ISBN/ISRC, Contracts
Module 3: Week 3 (Publish, Perform, & Get Featured)
Total Time: 60 mins
Topics: Steps to publishing (digital and print), finding and submitting to international anthologies, performing at poetry events and virtual stages, leveraging social media and podcasts for exposure
Module 4: Week 4 (Monetize and Expand Your Reach)
Duration: 45-60 mins
Topics: Turning poems into paid products (books, audio, merch), accessing local and global awards and grands, building a pricing strategy, creating partnerships and collaborations.
