Writer and teacher Emma Sweeney and I talk about what it's like, especially for the beginning writer, to garner the courage and support to embark on a long writing project. Drawing from her own creative process and experiences teaching students at NYU and the Open University, Emma sheds some light on what actually happens during writing courses and why they are so useful. 

Emma offers advice that is applicable for those considering longer creative writing courses, such as an MA, as well as those considering a shorter course like the week-long Get Writing! Boot Camp she will lead at Circle of Misse 12-18 April, 2010. For those interested in that course, Emma offers some specific details of what she has planned and her ideas and inspirations for the week.

As always, if you like our theme music, it's called Acclimate from the album Cool Aberrations by General Fuzz. You can download it at www.magnatune.com

Enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening.