Oh dear, it's not really happening for me today. This morning Hubby suggested maybe I should consider doing an MA in creative writing BUT first, I would need a degree. Wonderful. We had a brief chat about it all and I insisted I was happy with what I was doing at the moment.
The issue is, now I'm not so sure. I do have UCAS points as I studied with The Open University a few years ago. The big question is, do I want to go back into study, or do I want to write and hope for the best. There is no doubt that gaining a degree to enable me to go to further study would be wonderful. I'm just not sure it's me. I have done some research and found places which offer and Degree/MA in creative writing and the courses look great. Unless I can do it by long distance learning I am stuck. How can I just up and go to Uni and leave the family behind? Would that even be necessary? Do I stick with what I'm doing now, or should I look at fresh alternatives? I just don't know. See one of the most annoying things about Carl, my Hubby, is that he's usually right.
Such a muddle and so much to think about.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
Hi rae I have read your post and all i can say is do what your heart desires. I know its hard to do both but its not impossible. Just follow what you really want to do :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Dorothy. I'm sure I'll work it out it's just my head is all over the place right now. x
ReplyDeleteHi Rae, you don't need a degree to do an MA. I know someone who is in this position. They attend uni once a week. Perhaps you need to do a bit more research before you make a decision? On the other hand, plenty of people have a successful writing career without a degree. It depends what you want to do with your writing. Good luck with whatever you choose.
ReplyDeleteHello Tracy and thank you for your comment. I have discovered that a degree isn't always necessary to gain a MA dependant on where you look. I have decided to put off the decision until the summer. The question is, do I want to learn about creative writing or, do I want to get on and do it? Ho - Hum.
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