Gail B - August 18, 2010 writes:

Hi Im new here and my name is Gail. I live in Manchester in the UK. I signed up for the writers course and have submitted my first assignment. Still waiting to get it back. I dont really want to start assignment two until I get it back, in case I find out I'm no good lol I have read through some of the posts here and can see that a lot folks here are in the same boat, have the same insecurities and worries. It would be nice to be able to connect with you for general discussions. I'm really glad to be here and find the topics interesting.

Neil A - August 18, 2010 replied:

Hi Gail. My name is Neil and I'm also new. I have recieved my first assignment back with some great advice on how to continue. My first assignment was also riddled with criticims. To tell you the truth I think I woud have been severly dissappointed had my work not been critized. This shows that my tutor has taken the time to go through my assignment with a fine toothed oomb. Great to hear you have an interest in the topic.

Catherine H - August 19, 2010 replied:

Hi Gail. Welcome to the course and the forum! And someone who lives close to me - I'm in Liverpool. Hope you get good feedback for your first assignment and good luck for the second one :) Everyone on here is friendly and eager to help should you need it
Catherine

Gail B - August 20, 2010 replied:

Thank you guys :) I agree Neil, I think that I would prefer some criticisms, would make me feel that someone took a real interest and read it properly :) And Liverpool is close Catherine, thanks for the welcome :)

Jurgen N - August 21, 2010 replied:

Hi Gail, My name is Jurgen and I'm from Chennai,India. I have submitted my first assignment two weeks back and am eagerly waiting for the appraisal. Its nice to know there are others in the same category. But, i haven't received the questions for assignment 2 and so i spend my time reading the next modules

Vicky B - August 24, 2010 replied:

Hi Gail, yes, a good forum and it,s good to know we are not alone.

kabiru r - August 24, 2010 replied:

hello everyone. I am also new, I just submitted my first assignment and I am yet to receive it back. I am KING from Lagos Nigeria; I have great Passion for writing, I have actually completed two manuscript but I want to be trained first before i get them published

Martin M - August 24, 2010 replied:

Hi Gail, I'm also new. My name is Martin and I'm from Ireland. I've just received my materials and I'm about to start my first assignment. The more criticisms you get at the start the more you can improve and become better.

Gail B - August 24, 2010 replied:

Hi everyone. I just received my first assignment back all marked. One criticism and lots of encouragement. Im very pleased with it and eager to get started on assignment 2. Hi to Jurgen, King and Martin :)

Yusreen Nabila D - September 22, 2010 replied:

@ Gail, Catherine & Vicky; It just flashed through my mind while reading this Manchester/Liverpool/we are not alone...The motto: You'll never walk alone!Lolz:) Love yush xxx

Neil A - September 24, 2010 replied:

Hi Gail, great to hear you had a good response from your tutor. Best of luck to you for the rest of the course. Neil - Tyne & Wear