The Craftsmanship of Writing (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1331621275 / 9781331621270

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Print on Demand. This book offers a candid and insightful look at the challenges faced by aspiring writers, exploring the elusive nature of the â₠Å"Inborn Talentâ₠ 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 authorâ₠™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.

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Title
The Craftsmanship of Writing (Classic Reprint)
Author
Frederic Taber Cooper
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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New
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print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
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1331621275
ISBN 13
9781331621270
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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