Edited by Alan Frederick Richards, Friday, 11 Oct 2024, 14:15
The course has officially started ... slowly.
After 24 hours, nine people have identified themselves as students. I'm expecting another four or five. Most of them didn't announce themselves in the Introductory Forum. So there must be a lot more than 70 students on the course.
Some first impressions. I know I shouldn't generalize ...
I am outnumbered by women. Not a surprise.
Most are nearer to retirement than school age.
Most are just as unqualified in Creative Writing as I am. But some are not.
As far as I can see, Non-fiction is as popular as Scriptwriting, but most have not volunteered this information. No evidence of Poetry. I'm assuming that arrangements in Block 2 will be different.
I'm slightly apprehensive that other students read modern romance and crime. Not the Science Fiction that will drive most my comments.
I have started the first Activity. I'm ready with another five but I am suppressing my urge to move quickly.
10. Starting Slowly
The course has officially started ... slowly.
After 24 hours, nine people have identified themselves as students. I'm expecting another four or five. Most of them didn't announce themselves in the Introductory Forum. So there must be a lot more than 70 students on the course.
Some first impressions. I know I shouldn't generalize ...
I have started the first Activity. I'm ready with another five but I am suppressing my urge to move quickly.
Good so far.
Alan