The story of my first novel; How a novel is written by Duchess
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About this eBook
| Author | Duchess, 1855?-1897 |
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| Title | The story of my first novel; How a novel is written |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Daniel Fromont |
| Summary | "The story of my first novel; How a novel is written" by Duchess is a reflective piece written in the late 19th century. This book combines elements of autobiography and writing advice, detailing the author's early experiences and thoughts surrounding the writing process. The likely topic is centered on the challenges and triumphs of becoming a novelist, particularly focusing on the emotional journey of creating and submitting her first works. In this charming narrative, the author reminisces about the initial setbacks she faced as a young writer, specifically recalling how her first manuscript was rejected and returned by an editor, leaving her disheartened. Despite the discouragement, she finds inspiration again, plunging into the creative process with newfound determination. The narrative weaves together her discoveries about character creation, inspiration during sleepless nights, and the organic nature of storytelling, illustrating how ideas take shape in her mind. Ultimately, her experience transitions from initial despair to the joy of acceptance and the thrill of becoming a published author, offering insights into the writer's psyche and the intricacies of novel writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authorship |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27622 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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