I have started this blog to chart my experience studying Creative Writing A215 with The Open University. The course doesn’t start until October (aaages!) but, in a very rare occurrence for me, I have been organised and applied early. So what has made me choose this course ( and spend a large amount of money)? Well the first, and most important thing, is interest. I love to write, though lately I haven’t been that inspired at all. I’m hoping this course gives me plenty to think about and helps me find inspiration where before I saw none. I’ve also got a desire to be published, to be able to say that something I have created, poured my heart and soul into, has been deemed worthy of being viewed by a wider audience. It might just be a dream but then again I’m a dreamer. I also (and some people might find this a bit weird) like getting my work critiqued. Maybe not in the ‘Your work is rubbish!’ kind of way, more of a ‘this part is good but this and this and this needs improvement’ I’m hoping I’ll get plenty of feedback for my work.

I’ve never studied with the OU before, but my local college doesn’t seem to be doing the courses I want and the chance to study at home does appeal. I never expected to be taking this study route, I was taking my A levels (fine art and textiles) part time with the local college but due to funding cuts they have been cancelled. Was totally out of the blue and left me a little lost.

So now here I am. My only previous experience with a writing course was a B unit I took 4 years ago at college. I’m a little nervous, apprehensive and have that ‘what have I done!!?’ feeling but most of all I can’t wait to start and see how I get on .