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First published in 1903, this is a fantastic guide to becoming an author, looking at every aspect from writing novels and plays, to making money and beyond. Written by an author who gained international acclaim during their lifetime, this simple guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in writing for pleasure of for profit. Contents include: ¿The Literary Career¿, ¿The Formation of Style¿, ¿Journalism¿, ¿Short Stories¿, ¿Sensational and Other Serials¿, ¿The Novel¿, ¿Non-Fiction Writing¿, ¿The Business Side of Books¿, ¿The Occasional Author¿, ¿Playwriting¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
About the author
Enoch Arnold Bennett, better known as Arnold Bennett, was an English author and novelist who made important contributions to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on May 27, 1867, in Hanley, Staffordshire. His father, a lawyer, wanted him to become a lawyer like him, but Bennett was more interested in writing. After working at a law office in London for a short period of time, he decided to pursue a career in literature full time, starting in 1900. Bennett produced a large amount of work during his lifetime. He wrote 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal of over a million words. Apart from his novels and plays, he also wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals. This made him one of the most financially successful British authors of his time. Bennett's life was cut short when he got typhoid fever and passed away in 1931. He contracted it from drinking tap water during a trip to France. His death marked the end of a productive and influential writing career.
