Becoming a Writer: Thoughts and Advice from Great Authors

"Becoming a Writer" is an entertaining and practical book about "the art of writing." It covers the thoughts and opinions of 250 great writers from the 18th century to the present day on "how to become a writer," including writing masters such as Dickens, Faulkner, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Munro. It can be seen as an unconventional history of modern literature.

The author compiled texts from 250 writers' diaries, letters, public speeches, and works, extracting their serious or humorous writing experiences and opinions. From Dickens to Munro, authors from different eras engage in a cross-generational dialogue within this book. The book is divided into four sections: "Starting to Write," "Methods and Approaches," "Inevitable Failures," and "The Art of Writing," with over 20 unique and concise illustrations that complement the text. This book is intended for aspiring writers, general literature enthusiasts, and even new readers curious about literature.