Last year, I started my Creative Writing Certificate at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. It is a 7-part program, with 6 courses and a Final Project consisting of a novel manuscript. They offer lots of on-campus classes, but most of the courses are provided online as well.
My goals for the program are (a) to learn more about how to write; and (b) to develop the habit of writing daily. I noticed that the kids need me less all the time, and decided to position myself accordingly. The plan is that my increased free time will coincide with an increase in my skills and training.
It’s really working – at the time of this post, I will have finished three of my six courses. I am learning so much! The instructors have been terrific, the work is pure thought-provoking fun and I love the deadlines. I haven’t made it to writing every day yet, but I am writing most days, so getting there.
And, I have even managed to refrain from posting comments on the Discussion Board about how it used to be called “distance learning” and you had to mail your assignments in.
Rhea RD Girvan 
That is so cool! I have an English degree for U of T. So I perked right up when I saw the school! 🙂 It sounds like a lot of fun!
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I’ll be in good company, then! I really am impressed, Patty, the instructors are fantastic.
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Enjoy the next phase of your life!
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That is exactly the way it is, hey? Phases of your life – like chapters 🙂
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Impressive Reah! You can come and give us lessons/lectures/laughs at WN. I have not been going lately, but I understand that we have lost another facilitator. Maybe leading the group would look good on your CV?
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Ah, you sweetie, YOU should consider facilitating! I will be coming out to play more often on Wednesdays, though, hope to see you then.
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NICE……..enjoy…………….time goes fast. Do w3hat you can……..Have fun……….Use imagination. and …….Love completly.
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Kevin, you are absolutely right!
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Congratulations. Good luck. Write on.
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“Write on” – I love it! And thank you.
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Wow. Sounds amazing. You look like you are rocking it! Rock on!
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Thanks so much, Rusti!
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Sounds so exciting, I can hear it in your words!!! I’m very happy for you & wish you & your family well. Merry Christmas
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All the best to you and yours, Teri. Thanks!
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