<p>“I have to agree with those who miss the connection of college with creative writing success. That seems to be portrayed more in movies than in real life.”</p>
<p>After observing what my daughter did in her creative writing courses, I can readily see the connection. Works that are born in these classes can easily turn into a first novel, if the seeds are promising enough. And this in fact happens.</p>
<p>A college can help concretely in developing one’s craft. And/ Or one’s college experiences themselves can be the source of inspiration for the events and/or background of a work. There are examples of both. </p>
<p>[Redemption</a> in Words / Oberlin Alumni Magazine / Spring 2007](<a href=“http://oberlin.edu/alummag/spring2007/features/redemption-in-words.html]Redemption”>http://oberlin.edu/alummag/spring2007/features/redemption-in-words.html)
[Richard</a> Farina](<a href=“http://www.pynchon.pomona.edu/uncollected/farina.html]Richard”>Richard Farina)</p>