Practical Authorship (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Knapp Reeve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0364079606 ISBN 13: 9780364079607

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Turn prose into a proven craft with Practical Authorship.

Discover practical guidance for turning writing talent into a reliable, publishable career.

This book lays out how editors think, what readers want, and the training that turns ambition into steady work. It explains how to choose a path in writing, how to prepare manuscripts, and how to build skills that editors and readers value. It uses concrete examples to show what works in descriptive prose, short fiction, verse, and other writing fields, helping you focus your efforts where they’ll pay off.

• How editors evaluate manuscripts and what makes work marketable
• Strategies for developing a clear, effective writing style
• Guidance on choosing a writing niche and mastering it over time
• Practical steps for practicing, submitting, and building a writing career

Ideal for aspiring writers who want a grounded, studio‑friendly approach to turning ideas into publishable work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364079606
• ISBN 13: 9780364079607
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 297