Finally, I have entered the final phase. Notice how I'm smiling in my test headshots. But before I look to close this chapter of my life and move forward, I have to go back to where I started to appreciate the road that lies ahead... via GIPHY When I first started grad school I was so nervous. I had no idea what an MA in Writing Studies would mean. What was I going to be able to do with this degree? Worst case scenario, I'd be able to teach college courses. Best case scenario, I'd be able to write my book. Which honestly, was the secret reason I wanted to go to graduate school but I knew that my family probably wouldn't think that was a good enough reason to put myself in thousands of dollars of debt. But I was determined, even without the possibility of getting a MFA in writing I would complete a book. Step One , I registered for a Writing Children & Young Adult literature class. I loved that class. And in that class, I knew I wanted to write my book