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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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Paperback. Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331621270_0
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