Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 105 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.) Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays Authors PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Journalism/Media/Writing 56185 2025-07-02T07:15:01.776291 text/html 56006 2025-01-08T20:15:03.877909 text/html 119710 2025-07-02T07:15:07.101332 application/epub+zip 118426 2025-07-02T07:15:04.961299 application/epub+zip 88568 2025-07-02T07:15:03.834323 application/epub+zip 327320 2025-07-02T07:15:08.591282 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317701 2025-07-02T07:15:06.397313 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93863 2022-09-02T09:50:17.220944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46417 2025-07-02T07:15:01.569291 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46223 2021-01-08T19:38:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17677 2025-07-02T07:15:08.712255 application/rdf+xml 24845 2025-07-02T07:15:04.324309 image/jpeg 4554 2025-07-02T07:15:04.078277 image/jpeg 17277 2021-01-08T19:38:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 119410 2025-07-02T07:15:01.781328 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia