Welcome To Creative Writing - Feedback From Instructor

I am looking forward to working w/ you, Jim. You'll have an advantage over 90% of the class. Know why? Life experiece, "Old-dog." Twenty three years in one job is a long time; although it must have been a shock to get laid-off, what a great opportunity to start over, start something new, fresh, totally yours! That said, don't be afraid to take creative risks this semester. Good writing, the type readers value, is one part talent, one part discipline, one part trial and error, and lots of over-the-edge risk taking . . . . Gary