J. M. Barrie 
When a Man’s Single [PDF ebook] 
A Tale of Literary Life

This novel from Peter Pan author J. M. Barrie pulls off a remarkable feat: its characters spend a great deal of time discussing the do’s and don’ts of creative writing, even as the book itself exhibits many of these qualities. In essence, When a Man’s Single shows and tells. It’s a compelling must-read for literary-minded folks.