My First Book:: the experiences of Walter Besant, James Payn, W. Clark Russell, Grant Allen, Hall Caine, George R. Sims, Rudyard Kipling, A. Conan Doyle, M.E. Braddon, F.W. Robinson, H. Rider Haggard, R.M. Ballantyne, I. Zangwill, Morley Roberts, David Christie Murray, Marie Corelli, Jerome K. Jerome, John Strange Winter, Bret Harte, "Q.", Robert Buchanan, Robert Louis Stevenson, with an introduction by Jerome K. Jerome.

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In "My First Book," a collection of essays by renowned authors such as Rudyard Kipling, A. Conan Doyle, and Robert Louis Stevenson, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the experiences and challenges faced by these literary giants in their early writing careers. From the struggles of finding inspiration to the thrill of seeing their work in print, each author shares their unique perspective on the joys and tribulations of becoming a published writer. With an introduction by the witty and insightful Jerome K. Jerome, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these literary icons and the creative process behind their first books.

Genres: Non-fiction, Biography, Literature

Themes: Writing, Creativity, Literary Success, Challenges of the Writing Life

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