How to become an author Letters to a young writer, 1920 Easton Glebe Dunmow May 21. 20 Dear Sir, Nothing leads so straight to futility as literary ambitions without systematic knowledge. Practice unity but do not be in any hurry to publish and get all the science and history you can. Very sincerely yours, H.G. Wells P.S. Get a university degree if you ...
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Arthur Quiller Couch
How to become an author Letters to a young writer, 1920 The Haven Fowey Cornwall Aug. 5th, 1920 Dear Sir, I am sorry: but (1) I am a heavily overworked man these days: and (2) in addition to ordinary work I get, almost daily, a mass of letters to answer which would take up all my time. There is no intentional ...
Arthur Pinero
How to become an author Letters to a young writer, 1920 Swan Hotel Grasmere 23rd Sep: 1920 My Dear Sir, Mr. William Archer, the dramatic critic, has written a book about playwriting. I forget the title of it, and the publisher, and I have not the means, in this place, of referring to the work. I suggest that you should ...
E. V. Lucas
How to become an author Letters to a young writer, 1920 176 Victoria Street (Corner of Buckingham Palace Road) June 26, 1920 Dear Mr. Jones, I should have answered your letter sooner but have been abroad. The best way to prepare for a literary career is to live thoroughly, be interested in as many things as possible and forget the ...