Hi there. I am new to the Forum and was pleased to see your post. I am trying to be a writer! I have signed up for a correspondence course and am working my way throught it. I did a Creative Writing course at night school a while ago and really enjoyed it. Have recently been made redundant so have much more time available now and am determined to make a go of it. I think writing is very isolating and it would be great to talk to others in the same position. I agree that it is a matter of applying yourself but you also need help, support and inspiration as well.