Sherwood Anderson's forthright views on writing are organized here. "Sherwood Anderson on Life and Writing" is a compilation of references to the art of writing extracted from "Sherwood Anderson's Notebook," "Sherwood Anderson's Memoirs," and "Letters of Sherwood Anderson." Now, in one volume, this revered American author comments unabashedly on every aspect of the craft, from the initial urge to put words on paper to struggles with conscience and the importance of imagination. "Sherwood Anderson on Life and Writing" is a guide for writers at any stage of experience.