Originally Posted by Novocastrian

I'm glad you've started to study Creative Writing. It'll soon help your style no end.

Originally Posted by benjy25

You are probably right, although I was thinking more of the Creative Writing and English course which is widely perceived as being in top 2 or 3 in the country.

Regardless, I like it!

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

I'm glad you've started to study Creative Writing. It'll soon help your style no end.

Originally Posted by Coffeepot

Now benjy25 why don't you tell us whats really bothering you ?

Is it a size thing ?

Originally Posted by benjy25

An old, poor joke with no little or no relevance to my situation whatsoever, since my 'useless' literature degrees have allowed my partner and I to move to Canada much earlier than most can dream of.

In fact, I am studying at a prestigious university where a number of alumni have gone on to publish their work. And I have a viable career in both Academic Publishing and Sales behind me at 27, in addition to my 2 degrees and the one I am studying for.

Oh, and my girlfriend has secured a good job within 4 weeks of getting here, in a city where it is 'very hard to get a decent job'. No, it isn't. It is hard for idiots who don't do their research or develop a network before they leave.

Am I vainglorious and arrogant? At times, yes, but within context and reason. Do I pontificate about Engineering or Chemistry? No, because I know next to nothing about them.

And yes, it is a pointless pedestal but at least we can spell it.

I couldn't care less about making 'friends' with fellow expats on a forum. I have taken and given useful advice over the last two years and I will continue to do so. I just wish more attention was paid to the quality of posts as it speaks volumes about the individual in question.

Originally Posted by benjy25

And what, may I ask, is so wrong with my style in your vaunted opinion?

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

Your style? This is what's wrong with it. If you can't see it, get on with the course pronto. Pompous pretentious and immature are descriptors that spring immediately to mind.

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty

Don't instantly alienate your readers with pompous and condescending sneers.
That's probably a good starter for ten.

Originally Posted by benjy25

Given that I am a poet the above has no bearing at all on my creative writing. Do you think I write papers like that?

Condescending Prick. I had let this issue rest until you stuck your oar in.

Originally Posted by benjy25

Given that I am a poet the above has no bearing at all on my creative writing. Do you think I write papers like that?

Condescending Prick. I had let this issue rest until you stuck your oar in.

Originally Posted by Steve_P

...and we're off all over again.

I'll grab my chair a "pop" and a bowl of popcorn.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

Do post an exemplar of your genius.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian

Do post an exemplar of your genius.