Well, yeah, Calvin’s purpose for writing may be a little perverse, but he’s still worth commending for recognizing the importance of practice in writing. Successful authors both now and before, regardless of how destructive or inspiring their books are, reached their lofty status because they never stopped developing their craft. More often than not, they are the typical campus figure who consistently aced essays and book reports, and are members of exclusive clubs for writers or have a job in the school publication. CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien for instance were members of a literary discussion group at Oxford University that honored fiction and encouraged the writing of fantasy. Stephen King, one of modern-day’s most prolific writers, wrote a weekly column back in college. Anyone who enters college and desires to pass every written assignment with high marks must find ways where he can regularly practice his writing skills, just like what these magnificent writers did.

Calvin may not have the workings of the next Charles Dickens, but if he never stops practicing and, hopefully, develops a more noble reason for writing, his name might be placed side-by-side with the names of history’s greatest writers. Many students, however, no matter how attracted they are to writing simply do not know how to start. How can one deepen his appreciation for writing? How can one define a purpose? What’s the best way to practice writing? Students are bombarded with weighty questions that stop them from setting off.

Thankfully, help is available. And students sometimes fail to realize that their best source of help is only within their reach. Professors and instructors are just waiting in their rooms hoping students who have a passion for writing will visit and ask for their guidance. Help is available even outside the confines of the University walls. The internet is full of online courses and freelance professionals that can effectively train an individual become an excellent writer. Whether inside or outside the classroom, students have all the available resources they need to practice their craft and to find purpose in writing truly powerful book reports, essays, or any other written assignment.