tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952048525910314254.post7144793277815048222..comments2023-05-15T14:45:16.183+01:00Comments on Elaina James: Guest Post: Sophie Claire - Why Bother With Writing CoursesElaina Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13405114502800145505noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952048525910314254.post-50332764097458266012016-04-11T10:13:52.058+01:002016-04-11T10:13:52.058+01:00Thanks Sophie for your insightful article. It was ...Thanks Sophie for your insightful article. It was a pleasure having you as a guest. Elaina Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777349067767401752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952048525910314254.post-967166764488604912016-04-11T10:12:07.721+01:002016-04-11T10:12:07.721+01:00Thanks for your comments Terry. You're absolu...Thanks for your comments Terry. You're absolutely right. For me creative writing courses are a way of learning technics, having a chance to share my work and gain feedback, and stepping out of my solitude to mix with like minded creative people.Elaina Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777349067767401752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952048525910314254.post-87901207648517687332016-04-06T16:58:57.877+01:002016-04-06T16:58:57.877+01:00I know what you mean Terry and I hope there aren&#...I know what you mean Terry and I hope there aren't too many courses raising expectations beyond what is realistic. But I think we can all benefit from honing our craft and I especially like to take myself out of my study and usual writing routine - it can really liven the imagination.Sophie Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631657785006724034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952048525910314254.post-44461892867896951482016-04-06T09:54:16.223+01:002016-04-06T09:54:16.223+01:00I must say I'm not as anti this sort of thing ...I must say I'm not as anti this sort of thing as I used to be, after reading a very helpful creative writing book for review. I think it's important for people to realise, though, that they can inspire creativity, open up doors previously closed, and provide new friendships, but they won't teach you how to write a good novel if you don't have the innate talent - I think that's a misconception that some people have, ie, that writing is something you can learn, from zero to proficient, like knitting or bricklaying or car maintenance!!Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.com