success by association

Viv

You know how proud you are when one of your kids plays in the school orchestra or does well in an exam? Well, I am feeling a bit like that cos one of the adult students in my creative writing classes has just been told he's won the Writing Magazine murder story competition. I feel really chuffed that I helped him on the path to writing success. It's almost as exciting as winning it myself!

Nefertari

That's great news. As a teacher I know what you mean . I look forward to reading it.

Kangaroo

Congratulations, wonderful news!

bochok

Excellent!

amboline

Gosh, that really is inspirational :) I know how grateful I am to the people in my old writers' group who first got me to think about submitting work to small presses and competitions. I owe them a lot. Anyone who can teach and inspire writers to write deserves much respect - and the happiness that comes of their students' success.

niddy

hey well done Viv - wish I could find a decent writers group in my area could do with all the encouragement I can get.

DianaW

Well done, Viv. I read a book where James Scott Bell said the same thing. He was so proud when his students had success with their writing.

Carol

That's lovely Viv. Gives you a nice glow to know you've helped.

dorothyd

magic news for the morning! Congratulations all round!

Mad Doctor Dribble

Well done to him and you! :-)

boredrobots

Well done and pats on back all round...

....can I join your creative writing class :)

flyingtart

Great stuff, Viv! :-)

Verica

Good news for him and you, Viv!

Mutley

Well done Viv, that is great. I can be pleased without any disappointment as I didn't enter that one!

Soobdoo

Well done Viv, a good teacher is invaluable.

Joanne

Good news Viv, well done to both. Look forward to reading the story. I like a good murder and wish I could write them myself!

Jay Mandal

Well done!

mcbemused

Well done Viv - can you teach me? Clearly I need your help since I entered and didn't win that one!

midia

Well done Viv!

Viv

Thanks all. I have encouraged the writer to join talkback or at least to log in and have a read of this thread. I think he would be pleased to see so many writers offering congratulations and there's nothing like a boost to the ego when you are new to this game!

Viv

The winning murder story is in WM this month, written by my ex-student Rob Nisbet. An unusual sci-fi setting and what a great invented word hibernaculum is! Do read it if you haven't already. I feel proud all over again!

Daisy

Well done to you and your student.

davaaris

Well done to you both Viv. I look forward to reading it.

Jay Mandal

I've just read it - it's very good, and different from the usual stuff. The word's in the dictionary, by the way.

Carol

Well done to you both. I'll read it tomorrow when my brain is functioning better.

Rosalie

Well taught, Viv - you must feel wonderful :)

Butterfly

It must be a great feeling. Well done you and more so to your student. I hope he/she keeps up the good work.

TRShaw

Congratulations to you both on a great read.

On another note...Niddy, if there isn't a group in your area why not start one. In my part-time job I work with community groups and help them start up and progress, if anyone would like some assistance to do this, then please let me know. I can help you get start up funding, general advice etc

niddy

thanks very much TR, it's worth considering. The one in my home town wasn't very good but I have found one in the next ton to me which seems to be an improvement - if that doesn't work out I'll get in touch with you.