Writer Anecdotes

In our series of writer anecdotes, today we have different writers instead of just one. Enjoy! T. S. Eliot (1888 –1965) Publisher Robert Giroux once asked Eliot whether he agreed with the widely held belief that most editors are failed writers. Eliot pondered for a moment, then said, “Yes, I suppose some editors are failed [...]

Writer Anecdotes – Mark Twain

Mark Twain (1835-1910), often called “the father of American literature”,  is one of the most noted and popular authors of all times. He is known for his keen wit and humor, and is extensively quoted. Following are some interesting anecdotes: * * * One day during a lecture tour, Mark Twain entered a local barber [...]

Writer Anecdotes – George Bernard Shaw

The famous playwright, George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), is known to have possessed great wit and a wonderful sense of humor. Here are some interesting anecdotes:   The celebrated dancer Isadora Duncan once wrote to George Bernard Shaw declaring that, given the principles of eugenics, they should have a child together. “Think of it!” she enthused. [...]

Writer Anecdotes – Oscar Wilde

Just like I’m sharing my collection of writer quotes with you, I’d also like to share my collection of writer anecdotes. Anecdotes are short interesting or amusing biographical accounts of incidents or situations. And this is precisely why I like anecdotes about writers – since they are taken from a writer’s real life, they reveal [...]