I want to challenge the class with their interesting and great work.  Last week when we saw specifics from a book be presented almost verbatim in a movie that was viewed by so many people.  It was a perfect inspiration for the professor to bring the rationale to the class that writers' work does get published, read, reread, shared and sometimes turned into film.  Maybe it is you in this class whom will have your finished work produced for the screen.  Good luck in your future endeavors.