Beyond Exact Rhyme:
Other Sound Devices in Poetry

Workshop Description:

Poetry is often associated with rhyme, and it is true that rhyming poetry is among the most traditional and moving work in English. Yet from the language's earliest roots, other sound devices have flourished and sometimes even dominated the literary landscape.This workshop will address the abundant sound devices in English that are not exact rhyme, such as alliteration, consonance, assonance, and more subtle types of rhyme (slant rhyme, eye rhyme). In the workshop, we will look at examples from a range of published work, and you will have the opportunity to explore possibilities in your own writing through exercises and prompts. 

Workshop Details:

Winter 2026
4 sessions with Kristine Anderson on Zoom
Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM (ET)
Dates: January 29, February 5, 12, 19
$165
Register for Beyond Exact Rhyme: Other Sound Devices in Poetry

Facilitator:

Kristine Rae Anderson is a Pushcart-nominated poet and author of the chapbook Field of Everlasting (Main Street Rag, 2022). Her work has appeared in SALT, Literary Mama, Anacapa Review, Bear Paw Arts Journal, and Through Lines Magazine, among other publications. Kristine has received Tomales Bay and Fishtrap fellowships as well as first place award in the Mary C. Mohr Poetry Contest (Southern Indiana Review). A retired community college professor, Kristine taught writing courses, including creative writing, for over three decades. She lives with her husband and their three-legged rescue dog and volunteers as a literacy tutor. www.kristineraeanderson.com

Comments:

"Kris Anderson’s classes in poetry have been some of the most effective and inspiring moments for me as a writer. It is a pleasure to continue working with Kris because of her keen eye for detail and her ear for lyricism as well as her years of experience working as an editor of language. Anyone lucky enough to sign up for a class with Kris will be challenged to grow their knowledge and to apply what they have learned in effective ways." Susan R. A.

“I was fortunate enough to work with Kris Anderson on my work before she moved from California. It wasn't only that she is a beautiful poet and knowledgeable teacher, because she is. Kris has an analytical kindness in the way she offers feedback and a unique creative ability to see meaningful opportunities, that once mentioned drastically elevated the strength of my work. Sometimes the smallest of observations make the biggest differences. That's who Kris is. I firmly believe whoever takes a workshop with Kris Anderson will come out a better, stronger, and more confident writer.” B.L.S.

Questions: editors@riverheronreview.com

Refunds: Up to one week prior to the workshop start date, full refund minus $15 processing fee. After that time, there are no refunds.

Workshop sessions recorded at facilitator’s discretion. There are no make up sessions.