Back to School
Tonight I'm going back to school! I haven't been in any type of a classroom since I graduated from my graphic design course five years ago. I'm excited and a tad nervous. And I think I'm catching a cold, dammit! (This is not good because I'm attending a very special party tomorrow night, but more about that later).
I have mentioned in the past that I am quite serious about wanting to pursue writing for children, with the goal of writing and illustrating my own picture books. Well, talk is cheap, but continuing education classes sure ain't. But that won't stop me – I've signed up for Peter Carver's Writing For Children, to be held Tuesday nights at Mabel's Fables Bookstore.
Mr. Carver is highly respected in the children's publishing industry – he's a writer, editor (formerly of Red Deer Press) and teacher, and just recently was given the Claude Aubrey award for distinguished service within the field of children's literature (I attended the award ceremony – very nice!) So yeah, I'm a little nervous about doing well in this class. But I've talked to quite a few former students (some of whom have gone on to be successful published authors), and everyone raves about this course. Hopefully it will help me in my dream.
Wish me luck!
I think you'll do smashingly well!
Posted by: Sandy | October 02, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Fantastic! Best of luck and I can't wait to hear how it goes!
Posted by: Heather (errantdreams) | October 02, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Five years from now, you'll be teaching that course.
Posted by: sandra | October 02, 2007 at 12:14 PM
You go girl!! Congratulations. And because I support everything you do - I finally purchased a copy of 13 ghosts today. LOL
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Posted by: Historia | October 02, 2007 at 02:36 PM
You'll do fine - better than fine.
Your enthusiasm and commitment are behind you 100%!
Posted by: Beth | October 02, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Thank-you, everyone, for the very kind words! Sandra, somehow I don't think I will ever be teaching this course, but thanks for the vote of confidence.
And Historia, BIG THANKS for buying my book! Woo-hoo!
Posted by: Patricia | October 02, 2007 at 03:04 PM
I am so happy for you and proud of you. You will be just awesome and it will be talent, not luck!
Posted by: Cleo | October 02, 2007 at 07:14 PM
All the best, Patricia! I hope that you have at least ten Eureka moments that remove those roadblocks, conscious or otherwise, that have to be cleared from every writer's path.
Posted by: R J Keefe | October 02, 2007 at 08:57 PM
This is great news! I'm sure you'll do great Patricia. Best of luck!!
Posted by: iliana | October 03, 2007 at 12:24 AM
So how did the first day (night) at school go?
Posted by: Historia | October 03, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Historia, it went very well. I know I'm going to enjoy this class, and more importantly, learn a lot. The instructor is a wonderful, kind gentleman, and there's a very interesting mix of students in the class. The only downer for the whole night was that what I thought was a cold coming on, was actually a horrific allergy attack that lasted the entire night with a vengeance. I'm still trying to get over it, and I've got a very nice party to attend tonight! I do not want to be sniffing and snuffing tonight...sigh...
Posted by: Patricia | October 03, 2007 at 01:52 PM
Wow, this sounds great! Peter Carver is a goldmine - you are so lucky!
Posted by: Melanie | October 04, 2007 at 11:53 PM