Maxwell Perkins was a renowned American editor, born on September 20, 1884, and died on June 17, 1947. His contributions to the literary world were primarily in guiding and supporting several famous authors, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Perkins was known for his deep understanding of literary works and his editing skills.
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Source: Dear Scott/Dear Max
“Learn about writing from reading. That is the right way to do it.”
Source: The Sons of Maxwell Perkins: Letters of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe, and Their Editor
“I do not think anyone can read War and Peace too much. I read it six times.”
Source: To Loot My Life Clean: The Thomas Wolfe--Maxwell Perkins Correspondence
“I do not think you should read about writing while you are writing.”
“Writing, like drawing is an art, and whatever conveys the meaning is justified.”
“Editors are extremely fallible people, all of them. Don't put too much trust in them.”