Excerpt from The Craftsmanship of Writing
Would-be authors themselves, and not with their preparation. The best teaching they can anywhere receive is at most a make shift, a mere starting point; they must learn to rely upon themselves, and the earlier the better. The most that this book or any other can do is to guide them away from certain wrong paths and toward certain right ones; they must cultivate self-criticism, industry, the art of taking infinite pains, the habit of looking upon to-day's failures as the stepping stones toward to-morrow's success. The laurels of authorship are worth the winning largely because there is no primrose path leading to them. New York: April 13, 1911.
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Excerpt from The Craftsmanship of Writing
Would-be authors themselves, and not with their preparation. The best teaching they can anywhere receive is at most a make shift, a mere starting point; they must learn to rely upon themselves, and the earlier the better. The most that this book or any other can do is to guide them away from certain wrong paths and toward certain right ones; they must cultivate self-criticism, industry, the art of taking infinite pains, the habit of looking upon to-day's failures as the stepping stones toward to-morrow's success. The laurels of authorship are worth the winning largely because there is no primrose path leading to them. New York: April 13, 1911.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Craftsmanship of Writing
The present volume is the outgrowth of a course in essay writing, offered two years ago in connection with the University Extension work of Columbia University. It embodies in part what the author then undertook to teach his students, supplemented by what the students quite unconsciously taught the author. There was a class which, taken collectively, offered much diversity of scholarship, a wide range of preparation for writing. Yet one and all of them presented practically the same sort of problem; one and all said in effect: "I have had such and such training; I have worked hard and willingly; yet my manuscripts do not sell. What is the matter with my preparation? What books should I read? What course should I take?" And in a wider way, these are the questions that are to-day being asked throughout the length and breadth of this continent.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a candid and insightful look at the challenges faced by aspiring writers, exploring the elusive nature of the ââ Å"Inborn Talentââ  and the importance of cultivating a critical eye. The author argues that while writing may appear deceptively simple, it is in fact a profession that demands a rigorous apprenticeship, much like other arts and crafts. This is a departure from the romanticized notion of literary success as a sudden stroke of inspiration, highlighting the often-overlooked need for sustained effort and self-reflection. The book goes on to discuss the value of learning from the works of established masters and the limitations of traditional academic instruction in developing a writer's craft. It emphasizes the power of critical self-awareness, urging aspiring authors to learn from both their successes and failures. The author offers practical advice on discerning the authorââ â¢s purpose in any given work and analyzing its effectiveness. By deconstructing the myth of effortless brilliance, this book empowers aspiring writers to approach their craft with both realism and confidence, ultimately revealing the journey to successful authorship as a process of ongoing learning and self-improvement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331621270_0
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