Right there with you, Ian. Writing for me is a lifeblood. And although I “teach” writing classes, (I like to think of myself as more of a “guide”) I never offer prompts. Don’t like them. It’s seems more of a game. If you’re going to write -- let’s WRITE.
For writing to succeed I think you need to do it full time, practice, practice to find your voice. Doing it with a host of other things is not the way forward, or at least not mine. .
Right there with you, Ian. Writing for me is a lifeblood. And although I “teach” writing classes, (I like to think of myself as more of a “guide”) I never offer prompts. Don’t like them. It’s seems more of a game. If you’re going to write -- let’s WRITE.
I share your philosophy re mentoring, David; that's my approach too.
For writing to succeed I think you need to do it full time, practice, practice to find your voice. Doing it with a host of other things is not the way forward, or at least not mine. .
Nor mine. That's why having been given the chance to do it full-time - finally! - I grabbed it with both hands. Ramps up the pressure also...