Author: Arthur Lawrence

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9781230456010

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... glad to give you--the information you need. I am not sure that what I am about to say is not true of all contributions, but it is certainly true of essays and articles for the reviews. It is less the subject than the treatment which counts. It is very amusing to find the tyro complaining that the subject which he thought of dealing with has been dealt with before. There is nothing new under the sun. The variation lies in the treatment. Hence, unless a preliminary letter is expressly invited, do not waste your time and theirs by asking editors if they will take an article on some particular subject. You may do this when your reputation is made and you have begun to refuse to breathe until commissioned at a high fee to do so. At first you must recognise that you should do your work and submit it in its entirety. The editor does not want to know merely what you intend writing about, but whether your finished work will be worth reading. The beginner has frequently asked me, "But, after all, what can I write about?" Well, if you really have any notions, any imagination, any writing facility, there are a hundred subjects presented to you every day in your own room, and as many more may well occur to your mind as you walk down the street. The first thing that catches my eye as I look up from my work at this moment is the paper which covers the wall. Why not write about wallpapers? At once I have to decide whether I will call for facts or indulge as best I can in some sort of phantasy. If you prefer facts you will act on the advice I have already given, and obtain your information firsthand. You will quickly discover where to inquire into the growth and development of the wall-paper industry. By the way, never consent, if you can possibly help...