First published in 1903, this is a fantastic guide to becoming an author, looking at every aspect from writing novels and plays, to making money and beyond. Written by an author who gained international acclaim during their lifetime, this simple guide will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in writing for pleasure of for profit. Contents include: "The Literary Career", "The Formation of Style", "Journalism", "Short Stories", "Sensational and Other Serials", "The Novel", "Non-Fiction Writing", "The Business Side of Books", "The Occasional Author", "Playwriting", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.