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F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing by Larry W Phillips & F Scott Fitzgerald (Paperback)

F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing by Larry W Phillips & F Scott Fitzgerald (Paperback)

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Our take on the F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing by Larry W Phillips & F Scott Fitzgerald (Paperback)

F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing is a paperback collection assembled by Larry W. Phillips that gathers Fitzgerald's own remarks on craft: letters, essays, notebook entries and advice to other writers. It is a short, browsable book rather than a how-to manual, and it suits readers who want Fitzgerald's voice on writing rather than a modern textbook. Compared with craft guides by contemporary authors, it offers no exercises or step-by-step method; its value is the primary source material and the portrait of a working writer's habits and doubts.

Best forFitzgerald readers curious about his craftWriters who prefer advice from working novelistsReaders of literary letters and notebooksShort, browsable reading between longer books
Pros
  • Fitzgerald's own words on writing, drawn from letters, essays and notebooks
  • Compact paperback that is easy to dip into
  • Shows the discipline and revision behind his fiction
  • Useful companion to The Great Gatsby and his short stories
Cons
  • No exercises, prompts or step-by-step instruction
  • Assembled from scattered sources, so advice repeats and jumps
  • Assumes some familiarity with Fitzgerald's work
  • Little context for readers new to his life and era

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What reviewers say

Readers who know Fitzgerald's fiction tend to value the book as a compact dose of his own voice on craft, quoted in letters and notebooks. Others find it thin as a writing guide, since it offers scattered remarks rather than a method.

What people mention
  • Craft adviceMixedReaders value Fitzgerald's own remarks on revision and discipline but note there is no structured method to follow.
  • CompilationCriticisedSome find the assembled letters and notebook entries scattered, with ideas recurring across sections.
  • Fitzgerald's voicePraisedFans of his fiction enjoy hearing him speak directly about his habits and doubts as a writer.
  • LengthPraisedThe short, browsable format suits readers who want to dip in rather than work through a course.

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About the F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing by Larry W Phillips & F Scott Fitzgerald (Paperback)

It is published by Scribner Book Company and is written in English.

Authors
Larry W. Phillips, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publisher
Scribner Book Company

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Language
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Questions and answers

Is this a how-to writing book?
No. It collects Fitzgerald's own remarks on writing from letters, essays and notebooks. There are no exercises or step-by-step lessons.
Do I need to have read Fitzgerald's novels first?
It helps. The remarks make more sense if you know The Great Gatsby or his short stories, though the advice stands on its own.
Who assembled the collection?
Larry W. Phillips edited the material, drawing on Fitzgerald's letters, essays and notebook entries.
Is it long?
It is a compact paperback meant for short reading sessions. Expect brief passages rather than long chapters.
Does it cover his short stories as well as the novels?
The remarks are general about craft and draw on his fiction broadly, including his stories and novels.
Where is the F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing by Larry W Phillips & F Scott Fitzgerald (Paperback) cheapest?
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