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Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Paperback, 1999)

Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Paperback, 1999)

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Our take on the Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Paperback, 1999)

A short collection of Ernest Hemingway's own remarks on craft, assembled from letters, interviews and essays and edited by Larry W. Phillips. It is not a how-to manual; it is Hemingway talking plainly about what makes prose work, what to leave out, and how he wrote. Readers who want instruction will find more structure in books like Stephen King's On Writing, but nobody else delivers Hemingway's iceberg theory in his own voice. It suits writers and fans of his fiction more than casual readers looking for a biography.

Best forAspiring fiction writersHemingway readers and fansJournalism and creative writing studentsAnyone who prefers craft advice in the author's own words
Pros
  • Hemingway's own words on craft, drawn from letters, interviews and essays
  • Short passages that are easy to dip into
  • Covers dialogue, revision, discipline and the iceberg theory
  • Compact paperback that travels well
  • Useful companion to his fiction and the Paris memoir
Cons
  • Assembled quotes rather than a continuous argument
  • Repetitive in places
  • Little practical exercise or step-by-step guidance
  • Some passages assume familiarity with his novels and stories

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What reviewers say

Reviewers treat it as a quotable, inspiring companion for writers rather than a systematic guide. Many say the short excerpts are best read a few at a time, and some find the collection repetitive and thin on practical instruction.

What people mention
  • Craft advicePraisedReaders value Hemingway's direct talk about dialogue, revision and leaving things out.
  • StructureMixedSome say the excerpts jump around and lack a sustained argument.
  • RepetitionCriticisedSeveral readers note that similar observations recur across the collection.
  • Practical useCriticisedThose wanting exercises or step-by-step guidance find little of either.
  • InspirationPraisedMany keep it nearby for motivation and re-read short passages before writing.

About the Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Paperback, 1999)

This particular book was written by Ernest Hemingway. This is an Ernest Hemingway book written in English.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Release Year
1999Source
Language
EnglishSource
Publisher
Pocket BooksSource

Questions and answers

Is this a writing manual or a collection of quotes?
It is a collection of Hemingway's remarks on writing, gathered from letters, interviews and essays by editor Larry W. Phillips. There are no exercises or lessons; the value is in his own observations.
Do I need to have read Hemingway's novels first?
Not strictly, but the book lands better if you know his fiction. Several passages refer to his own stories and novels, and the advice is easier to apply with that context.
How does it compare with Stephen King's On Writing?
King's book is a memoir plus a practical guide with clear instruction. This one is shorter, quote-driven and more about Hemingway's philosophy of prose than about technique you can follow step by step.
Is it a good gift for a new writer?
Yes, if the writer admires Hemingway or wants short, quotable craft advice. Someone looking for structured lessons may prefer a dedicated writing guide.
What edition is this?
This is the Pocket Books paperback in English, first released in July 1999. It is a compact edition suited to carrying and browsing.
Where is the Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Paperback, 1999) cheapest?
At alibris, for $6.22, 49% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Paperback, 1999)?
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Genre
Dictionaries & LanguagesSource
Release Date
1999-07Source