tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post5293329249289123222..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: Back in the SwingSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-32983064762089162272014-01-14T13:47:26.393-05:002014-01-14T13:47:26.393-05:00I've taken an online semester long workshop. ...I've taken an online semester long workshop. It was amazing. I do want to get to a conference some day. I think just being around all those people would be an adrenaline boost. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-86591308977486365852014-01-14T11:57:08.591-05:002014-01-14T11:57:08.591-05:00I understand how you're feeling, though in a d...I understand how you're feeling, though in a different way. My partner and I split up, so I'm getting used to life on my own.<br /><br />The good thing about your kids being away is more time for writing. And of course they'll be back!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-73192309370483341292014-01-14T03:15:42.626-05:002014-01-14T03:15:42.626-05:00yay for being back in the swing. I hope your writi...yay for being back in the swing. I hope your writing time is a hugely satisfying.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40156715609699655572014-01-13T21:05:01.853-05:002014-01-13T21:05:01.853-05:00It's HARD when the kids aren't there. I mu...It's HARD when the kids aren't there. I much prefer the chaos of kids and friends to the solitude ... but we have to get used to it!<br /><br />Good luck with getting in the swing and writing up a storm! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-55969031106599435662014-01-13T20:41:41.486-05:002014-01-13T20:41:41.486-05:00I've never taken an online course, but I'v...I've never taken an online course, but I've done workshops at conventions. I would take an online one if I had the time and money, though. And yes, getting back into the swing of things. About to close the browser and get to writing right now. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-3380268440119098822014-01-13T16:16:21.879-05:002014-01-13T16:16:21.879-05:00I teach both face-to-face and online and though t...I teach both face-to-face and online and though try to develop academic relationships with my online students, it is much more difficult. Still, it is wonderful what is out there, isn't it?Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-51212022497925174892014-01-13T15:51:24.325-05:002014-01-13T15:51:24.325-05:00Online courses are great because you can work arou...Online courses are great because you can work around other time demands to complete the classes. I've taken many and enjoyed all but one, where someone was not who their profile described and used class time as more of a disruption for others. Bizarre. A drawback of online anything these days.<br /> Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-71165489934694956532014-01-13T15:21:21.487-05:002014-01-13T15:21:21.487-05:00I think that I have been living in something of a ...I think that I have been living in something of a cave. It is only within the last year that I have become aware of just how much there is online. I haven't pursued it, but it boggles my mind a bit that so much instruction is now happening online. Is it good or bad? I don't know. I think I would miss the dynamic of interaction that happened in the old fashioned classroom. But, the Free part is appealing!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40098989552483065432014-01-13T12:08:52.685-05:002014-01-13T12:08:52.685-05:00Sorry for the empty nest feeling. But think of all...Sorry for the empty nest feeling. But think of all that uninterrupted writing time! Still, I'm sure it's tough missing your kids. <br />I've taken lots of online workshops. There is so much out there without ever leaving the house!!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-30399394888563014452014-01-13T11:32:34.502-05:002014-01-13T11:32:34.502-05:00I've done an online conference before. It'...I've done an online conference before. It's certainly worth looking into. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-43403240405807695862014-01-13T10:41:28.197-05:002014-01-13T10:41:28.197-05:00Thanks for mentioning the Symposium!
I've not ...Thanks for mentioning the Symposium!<br />I've not taken a class online or in the real world.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-68311146291398816902014-01-13T10:39:12.194-05:002014-01-13T10:39:12.194-05:00Learning is so much fun. Love it. Here's to s...Learning is so much fun. Love it. Here's to soaking it all in.<br /><br />Taken workshops but never online courses. Though they do seem interesting, from what bits I've heard.<br /><br />Cheers and boogie boogie.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40810175249980258332014-01-13T10:11:23.973-05:002014-01-13T10:11:23.973-05:00Oh it's such a transition with our kids, isn&#...Oh it's such a transition with our kids, isn't it. I'm going to be facing that full throttle this fall. I have taken a couple "freebies" online that were very good. I would love to get another MA (or in this case an MFA) but bucks don't allow it. I love learning. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-81107187095458844012014-01-13T10:03:26.704-05:002014-01-13T10:03:26.704-05:00I took a few when I was in university, they were b...I took a few when I was in university, they were bird courses though, life in the universe was one lmaoPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-22948966351741373242014-01-13T09:35:05.169-05:002014-01-13T09:35:05.169-05:00Hi, Susan. I've never been to a conference in...Hi, Susan. I've never been to a conference in person, but I've done a few week long conferences online. I've also done a few one day online workshops.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-1788385703978855292014-01-13T08:19:39.402-05:002014-01-13T08:19:39.402-05:00Yes I'm doing the What Works Symposium. Really...Yes I'm doing the What Works Symposium. Really looking forward to that one. Since I have a book coming out in March I can use all the help I can get.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-33654319392916963082014-01-13T07:45:33.507-05:002014-01-13T07:45:33.507-05:00I've never taken an online course, but I have ...I've never taken an online course, but I have been to several conferences. It does seem they are becoming more and more rare.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-64205576817247139002014-01-13T03:43:58.719-05:002014-01-13T03:43:58.719-05:00I took a lot of online courses when I was in colle...I took a lot of online courses when I was in college and really enjoyed that method of learning. Definitely helped make things more convenient!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-80826672286766095002014-01-13T03:41:47.095-05:002014-01-13T03:41:47.095-05:00I'm slowly easing back into things after the h...I'm slowly easing back into things after the holidays. I'm now going into the second week back at work and the holidays are a distant memory.<br /><br />I'm studying creative writing through the Open University, which is distance learning with only two face to face tutorials. I do miss the interaction with the other students. There are online forums but they're so quiet, I get more feedback and encouragement from my bloggy buddies.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-78249426004324105552014-01-13T03:07:50.781-05:002014-01-13T03:07:50.781-05:00Hi, Susan,
I know you must be feeling a bit lonel...Hi, Susan,<br /><br />I know you must be feeling a bit lonely without your kids. You had mentioned it a few times, so I know it must be a bit difficult for you.<br /><br />ON the plus side though, you have time for you. Your interests, your pleasures. Perhaps take up something creative, other than writing.<br /><br />It is wonderful to filter your talents into different venues. As you know, I love to bake and have been doing lots of it lately. My other job is interior design, so using my talents in this field keep my creative edge.<br /><br />Been busy with edits. For the rest of this month I will be spending most of my time completing this work.<br /><br />I wish I had something to offer in What Works. Since I don't have a published novel yet, I have no advice to give, BUT I will certainly be reading everyone's post!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.com