At one time, creative writing was my only focus. I wrote poems, short stories, and the occasional romance novel (I have several rejections from Harlequin under my belt). But it has been years since I placed in focus on fiction writing. A few weeks back, I signed up for a free 6 week creative writing course for professional writers. However, with the start date quickly approaching, I admit I am scared. I am in no way a professional creative writer and I fear my work won't be up to par.
I originally signed up for the beginner's class. I filled out the registration form, including writing experience. I submitted my creative writing sample. Then I waited for acceptance.
Instead, I got a highly praising letter notifying me that because of my "professional" writing career, experience and talent, I would be advanced to the professional class instead. I immediately sent out an email to ask to be placed in the beginners class because it has been so long since I wrote fiction.
Again, I got a nicely worded letter that basically told me it was professional or nothing at all. "Your appealing, humorous writing sample supports your level of experience and professionalism required for our advanced class." I was quite proud of that statement even if I begged to differ.
Now, I am scared too death. I had hoped the beginners class would get me into the swing of writing fiction again. I fear the advanced class will leave my old, poor creative writing skills in the dust.
Oh well. Its free. All I can do is try my best, as I tell my children, because can't never could. LOL Who knows? Maybe this class will teach me the skills needed to actually sell a romance novel to Harlequin. Despite anyone's views on the mushy, love infused books, they are my guilty pleasure and I still would love to publish my own!
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