Well, that sounds horrible indeed.

I have just finished a course (different theme) and - apart from what I learned from the teacher - found it very motivating just to meet and talk to people in a similar situation.

So maybe not courses but meetings with other writers? I think it is different to actually speak with s.o. Written comments in a forum may so easily be misunderstood.


Der Mensch ist das edelste Lebewesen. - Das erweist sich schon daraus, dass ihm noch kein anderes widersprochen hat. (G.C. Lichtenberg)