“The Author’s Craft” is a 1914 work by Arnold Bennett that explores the art of writing novels and plays, as well as being an author in general. This fantastic guide contains timeless tips and advice from a veteran author, making it useful for budding writers and others with an interest in what makes an author. Contents include: “Seeing Life”, “Writing Novels”, “Writing Plays”, “The Artist and the Public”, etc. Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867–1931) was an English writer. Although he is perhaps best remembered for his popular novels, Bennett also produced work in other areas including the theatre, propaganda, journalism, and film. Other notable works by this author include: “Helen with a High Hand” (1910), “The Card” (1911), and “Hilda Lessways” (1911). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an introductory essay by F. J. Harvey Darton.