Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 47 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) The Editor's Relations with the Young Contributor (from Literature and Life) Produced by David Widger "The Editor's Relations with the Young Contributor (from Literature and Life)" by William Dean Howells is an insightful exploration of the dynamics between editors and emerging writers, framed within the context of literary publication in the late 19th century. This work serves as a guide for young contributors navigating the often intimidating world of publishing and offers practical advice on how to hone their craft while maintaining a passion for literature. Written during a time when the publishing industry was evolving, Howells emphasizes the importance of youthful creativity and the editor's role in nurturing new talent. In the text, Howells reflects on his extensive experience as an editor, discussing the delicate balance between guidance and creative freedom that young writers require. He highlights the significance of genuine passion for writing, asserting that the desire to create should stem from love for the craft rather than the pursuit of fame or financial gain. Throughout the narrative, Howells encourages aspiring authors to be receptive to criticism, to strive for perfection in their work, and to focus on their artistic integrity. He also acknowledges the challenges young contributors face, advocating for resilience in the face of rejection while reminding them that success should not be the primary goal, but rather the pursuit of craft and genuine expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays Authors PS Text Browsing: Journalism/Media/Writing Browsing: Literature 56013 55955 2024-10-02T08:18:24.957714 2023-10-02T07:34:21.361704 text/html text/html 56006 55948 2024-10-02T08:18:25.174729 2023-10-02T07:34:21.494709 text/html text/html 119629 2024-10-02T08:18:31.107686 application/epub+zip 118428 2024-10-02T08:18:28.778687 application/epub+zip 88569 2024-10-02T08:18:27.507704 application/epub+zip 327338 2024-10-02T08:18:32.754673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317701 2024-10-02T08:18:30.324706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93863 2022-09-02T09:50:17.220944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46417 46410 2024-10-02T08:18:24.729716 2023-10-02T07:34:21.219708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 46223 2021-01-08T19:38:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17277 2021-01-08T19:38:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19198 2024-10-02T08:18:32.874667 application/rdf+xml 24845 2024-10-02T08:18:28.066696 image/jpeg 4554 2024-10-02T08:18:27.784792 image/jpeg 119342 2024-10-02T08:18:25.181719 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia