Essays in the Art of Writing "Essays in the Art of Writing" by Robert Louis Stevenson examines the techniques of writing, and gives insights into the writing of "Treasure Island" " and "The Master of Ballantrae." This collection contains seven essays. Stevenson writes with great candor about the various struggles and self-doubts he had to face before finally achieving some degree of literary success. Wannabe writers will be motivated, and fans of Stevenson's work should find it very informative.You will especially be ...
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Essays in the Art of Writing "Essays in the Art of Writing" by Robert Louis Stevenson examines the techniques of writing, and gives insights into the writing of "Treasure Island" " and "The Master of Ballantrae." This collection contains seven essays. Stevenson writes with great candor about the various struggles and self-doubts he had to face before finally achieving some degree of literary success. Wannabe writers will be motivated, and fans of Stevenson's work should find it very informative.You will especially be interested to read about the numerous manuscripts Stevenson abandoned unfinished before actually managing to see one through to the end. It just goes to show that great writers are made, not born.
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