I haven’t written in years. I just restarted this month as I pondered enrolling on an MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing. Am I worthy?
Probably not. After all, I don’t read- the last books I read were in 2023-2024, I don’t write- the last time I wrote was in 2023 for three different online creative writing courses with Oxford University. Oh, that was the year I hired my first creative writing tutor to help me with my novel.
So, why do I want to embark on this journey?
I have to admit, it’s been my dream to take this course since I first heard of it many years ago. My first dream was to take the standard MA Creative Writing with Teesside, then this course came about. It was perfect. Combining writing with wellbeing, how could I deny myself from this fine course? Maybe I can’t.
I’m thinking of enrolling in May 2026, even though I’ll be completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Tutoring (starting February 2026). My reasons? Well, I noticed it was almost £6,000 last year. This year it’s £1,000 or so less. I’m worried it’ll jump back up to the old fee. Another reason… I’m not getting any younger. I’m no longer a young woman; I’m pretty much a middle-aged woman. That thought came upon me earlier, and it broke my soul. There’s so much life I haven’t lived due to my mental illness. I’m only now, in the last few years, getting back to living. I feel like I need to have accomplished more, and could’ve accomplished more, were it not for my poor mental health. Despite this, the main reason is the fees.
In September 2026, I planned on enrolling on a Postgraduate Diploma in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties. This course is crucial for my tutoring career, tutoring students with SEMH (it’s acronym) needs. Though I’m enrolled on a Level 4 Award in Supporting Children & Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. It starts in November 2025.
You must be thinking, ‘Do I ever stop learning?’ The answer is a flat, NO!
I adore learning; it’s the only thing that brings me so much joy. I don’t go out, I don’t drink, ok, I smoke, but otherwise, learning brings me so much happiness. Here’s hoping I can cope with all I’ve got going on!