StuartEWise
Dreamer
Hi, just thought I would drop a quick note to introduce myself. My name is Stuart and I am in the early stages of becoming an English teacher, having decided to change careers after 20+ years in the Leisure Industry. I took a combined English Literature and Language degree over 4 years whilst working full time and have just graduated with honours.
I am now doing work experience in the English department of my local secondary school on my day off, to get classroom experience, with a view to gaining a full time placement in 2013.
In my spare time I write fantasy fiction - a scribbler, nothing more; but I also write official reviews of fantasy fiction. Over the last 12 months I have reviewed work by a number of well known authors including; Roger Zelazny, Alan Garner, Kenneth Oppel, Joanne Harris and Nick Lake. I am currently working on a review for ther new release, 'Boneland' by Alan Garner, the final part of the Alderley Trilogy that began with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen more than 50 years ago.
I would like to write more, but unfortunately the more I read, the more self critical I become and I edit myself to death
My goal is to break the mould - 'those who can, do; those who can't, teach and those who can't teach, write reviews.' I want to successfully do all three.
Looking forward to being an active part of the community here and sharing ideas and what little experience I have.
Best regards
Stuart
I am now doing work experience in the English department of my local secondary school on my day off, to get classroom experience, with a view to gaining a full time placement in 2013.
In my spare time I write fantasy fiction - a scribbler, nothing more; but I also write official reviews of fantasy fiction. Over the last 12 months I have reviewed work by a number of well known authors including; Roger Zelazny, Alan Garner, Kenneth Oppel, Joanne Harris and Nick Lake. I am currently working on a review for ther new release, 'Boneland' by Alan Garner, the final part of the Alderley Trilogy that began with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen more than 50 years ago.
I would like to write more, but unfortunately the more I read, the more self critical I become and I edit myself to death
My goal is to break the mould - 'those who can, do; those who can't, teach and those who can't teach, write reviews.' I want to successfully do all three.
Looking forward to being an active part of the community here and sharing ideas and what little experience I have.
Best regards
Stuart