3.5
F. Scott Fitzgerald On Writing
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A collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s remarks on his craft, taken from his works and letters to friends and colleagues—an essential trove of advice for aspiring writers.
As F. Scott Fitzgerald famously decreed, “An author ought to write for the youth of his own generation, the critics of the next, and the schoolmasters of ever after.” Fitzgerald's own work has gone on to be reviewed and discussed for over one hundred years. His masterpiece The Great Gatsby brims with the passion and opulence that characterized the Jazz Age—a term Fitzgerald himself coined. These themes also characterized his life: Fitzgerald enlisted in the US army during World War I, leading him to meet his future wife, Zelda, while stationed in Alabama. Later, along with Ernest Hemingway and other American artist expats, he became part of the “Lost Generation” in Europe. Fitzgerald wrote books “to satisfy [his] own craving for a certain type of novel,” leading to modern American classics including Tender Is the Night, This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned.
In this collection of excerpts from his books, articles, and personal letters to friends and peers, Fitzgerald illustrates the life of the writer in a timeless way.
As F. Scott Fitzgerald famously decreed, “An author ought to write for the youth of his own generation, the critics of the next, and the schoolmasters of ever after.” Fitzgerald's own work has gone on to be reviewed and discussed for over one hundred years. His masterpiece The Great Gatsby brims with the passion and opulence that characterized the Jazz Age—a term Fitzgerald himself coined. These themes also characterized his life: Fitzgerald enlisted in the US army during World War I, leading him to meet his future wife, Zelda, while stationed in Alabama. Later, along with Ernest Hemingway and other American artist expats, he became part of the “Lost Generation” in Europe. Fitzgerald wrote books “to satisfy [his] own craving for a certain type of novel,” leading to modern American classics including Tender Is the Night, This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned.
In this collection of excerpts from his books, articles, and personal letters to friends and peers, Fitzgerald illustrates the life of the writer in a timeless way.
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3.5
“A curio at best, a small one at that. You can breeze through the entire thing in about 30 min, as it’s under 100 pages of large-font, spaced-out text of various Fitzgerald quotes on the writing trade. Borrow from the library if you must, but easily skippable.”
“A few great nuggets of wisdom in here. Not the best writing book in the world, but this does have me curious to read some of his other fiction works despite not liking Gatsby.”
“Picture This: A collection of the renowned author's insights and reflections on the craft of writing, drawn from his letters, essays, and other writings, offering a glimpse into his creative process and literary philosophy.
Thoughts: F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing by Larry W. Phillips is a fascinating dive into the mind of one of America's greatest writers, offering a collection of Fitzgerald's thoughts on the craft of writing, drawn from his letters, essays, and interviews. What I love about this book is that it gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look at Fitzgerald's process—his struggles with self-doubt, his reflections on the art of storytelling, and his take on the literary world. It’s like having a conversation with the man himself, especially as he opens up about his own frustrations and ambitions. If you’re a fan of Fitzgerald’s work or just someone interested in the writing life, this book is a goldmine. It’s insightful, thoughtful, and full of practical wisdom, all while giving you a deeper appreciation for the man behind The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night.
Read Next: Ernest Hemingway on Writing (Larry W. Philipps), The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath (Sylvia Plath), A Writer's Diary (Virginia Woolf)”
About Larry W. Phillips
F. Scott Fitzgerald stands out as one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century. His masterpieces include The Beautiful and Damned, The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night. He was born in St Paul, Minnesota in 1896, attended Princeton University, and published his first novel, This Side of Paradise, in 1920. He and his wife Zelda divided their time between New York, Paris and the French Riviera, as part of the circle that included Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos. He died in 1940, while working on The Love of the Last Tycoon, which has inspired a new drama series in development, The Last Tycoon.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald stands out as one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century. His masterpieces include The Beautiful and Damned, The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night. He was born in St Paul, Minnesota in 1896, attended Princeton University, and published his first novel, This Side of Paradise, in 1920. He and his wife Zelda divided their time between New York, Paris and the French Riviera, as part of the circle that included Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos. He died in 1940, while working on The Love of the Last Tycoon, which has inspired a new drama series in development, The Last Tycoon.
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