I have graduated
After three challenging and difficult years I have finally graduated.
I now have completed my Master of Arts (Creative Writing) degree.
It has been an interesting journey of discovery. I’ve always regretted not having a higher degree to go with my basic teaching qualifications. I had resigned myself to the fact that such a lofty degree was beyond me. I limited my thinking, putting myself down in the process.
On reflection, I probably thought the same about my writing. I’d never be good enough to get published. I’d never make it as a writer. No one would want to read what I wrote.
Through sheer determination – and the encouragement of family and friends – I’ve proved myself wrong on all counts.
- I have passed my degree – and with a distinction too.
- I have a large and growing readership of my three blogs.
- I have been published in recent years in a range of magazines, journals and anthologies.
The best is still to come.
Good writing.
Trevor Hampel, Master of Arts (Creative Writing) April 2011
Congratulations once gain Trevor. You have done very well. We shall soon see I trust the fruits of your labours on the bookshelves. Certainly what I;ve heard makes me want to read the book. And thanks to your encouragement I am now getting a blog readership approaching the average numbers of my status update comments on Facebook.
Thanks John. And it’s very encouraging that people are now reading your blog. You’ve obviously tapped into the skill needed to get people thinking – and responding to what you write. The interaction between readers is what I love about blogging.