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| The Surprising Daily Routine Jane Austen Followed While Writing Her NovelsJane Austen never had a room of her own. Instead, she completed all of her published works in the middle of her family's bustling sitting room in their Chawton cottage.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/jane-austen-daily-routine |
| The Surprising Daily Routine Jane Austen Followed While Writing Her Novels | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/jane-austen-daily-routine |
| The Writing Habits That Helped Sylvia Plath Create Her Most Famous WorkEven with depression, divorce, and single parenthood, Sylvia Plath managed to continue her work with these strict writing habits.Chelsea Thatcher | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/writing-habits-helped-sylvia-plath-create-most-famous-work |
| The Writing Habits That Helped Sylvia Plath Create Her Most Famous Work | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/writing-habits-helped-sylvia-plath-create-most-famous-work |
| The Odd Jobs Arthur Miller Worked Before Becoming One of America’s Greatest PlaywrightsBefore his fame as a masterful playwright, Arthur Miller worked a variety of jobs to make ends meet.Chelsea Thatcher | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/odd-jobs-arthur-miller-worked-before-becoming-america-s-greatest-playwrights |
| The Odd Jobs Arthur Miller Worked Before Becoming One of America’s Greatest Playwrights | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/odd-jobs-arthur-miller-worked-before-becoming-america-s-greatest-playwrights |
| The Chilling Summer that Gave Birth to Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' A peculiarly gloomy summer, a gathering of writers, and a nightmare unleashed one of the most famous monsters of all time. Logan DeLoye | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/chilling-summer-gave-birth-mary-shelley-frankenstein |
| The Chilling Summer that Gave Birth to Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/chilling-summer-gave-birth-mary-shelley-frankenstein |
| Why Jane Austen's First Novel Was Credited Only to "A Lady"Discover why Jane Austen’s first novel, "Sense and Sensibility," was published as "By a Lady" and why she remained anonymous throughout her lifetime.Paul Anthony Jones | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/why-jane-austen-first-novel-credited-to-a-lady |
| Why Jane Austen's First Novel Was Credited Only to "A Lady" | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/why-jane-austen-first-novel-credited-to-a-lady |
| Stephen King's Daily RoutineThe master of the terrifying and unpredictable has a rather reliable daily schedule. Here's the daily schedule Stephen King follows, as well as his advice for writing.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/stephen-king-daily-routine |
| Stephen King's Daily Routine | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/stephen-king-daily-routine |
| 20 Outdated Things Baby Boomers Still LoveFrom paper maps and landlines to cursive writing, explore 20 everyday items, habits, and tech tools that Baby Boomers still hold onto in the modern era.Paul Anthony Jones | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/generations/outdated-things-baby-boomers-love |
| 20 Outdated Things Baby Boomers Still Love | https://www.mentalfloss.com/culture/generations/outdated-things-baby-boomers-love |
| Even Stephen King Gets Scared: His Biggest Fears and the Books That Terrified Him The horror writer has been spooked by a few of his own stories, as well as some surprisingly common fears.Logan DeLoye | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/stephen-king-scared-biggest-fears-books-terrified-him |
| Even Stephen King Gets Scared: His Biggest Fears and the Books That Terrified Him | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/stephen-king-scared-biggest-fears-books-terrified-him |
| The Daily Writing Practice That Helped John Steinbeck Finish 'East of Eden'Each morning before working on the book 'East of Eden,' John Steinbeck set down to write a letter.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/writing-practice-helped-john-steinbeck-finish-east-of-eden |
| The Daily Writing Practice That Helped John Steinbeck Finish 'East of Eden' | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/writing-practice-helped-john-steinbeck-finish-east-of-eden |
| 6 Real Places That Inspired F. Scott FitzgeraldFrom the French Riviera to Hollywood, these are the places that shaped F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and work.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/real-places-inspired-f-scott-fitzgerald |
| 6 Real Places That Inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/real-places-inspired-f-scott-fitzgerald |
| The Blunt Letter Ernest Hemingway Wrote to F. Scott Fitzgerald About Self-DoubtIn 1934, Ernest Hemingway wrote a blunt letter to his friend F. Scott Fitzgerald advising him to stop focusing on self-pity and the thoughts of others, and to simply write.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/letter-ernest-hemingway-f-scott-fitzgerald-self-doubt |
| The Blunt Letter Ernest Hemingway Wrote to F. Scott Fitzgerald About Self-Doubt | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/letter-ernest-hemingway-f-scott-fitzgerald-self-doubt |
| Stephen King's Favorite (and Least Favorite) Stephen King NovelsThe award-winning author has four favorites, and one he considers "awful." Logan DeLoye | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/stephen-king-favorite-least-favorite-stephen-king-novels |
| Stephen King's Favorite (and Least Favorite) Stephen King Novels | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/stephen-king-favorite-least-favorite-stephen-king-novels |
| Agatha Christie's Favorite (and Least Favorite) Agatha Christie BooksAgatha Christie had her own favorite mysteries—and a few she couldn't stand. Discover the Christie books she loved most and the ones she wished readers would stop recommending.Nitya Rao | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/agatha-christie-favorite-least-favorite-agatha-christie-books |
| Agatha Christie's Favorite (and Least Favorite) Agatha Christie Books | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/agatha-christie-favorite-least-favorite-agatha-christie-books |
| The Rejected Tim Burton Children’s Book Disney Never PublishedAs a teen, Tim Burton wrote a children's book that he hoped Disney would publish.Chelsea Thatcher | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/rejected-tim-burton-children-book-disney-never-published |
| The Rejected Tim Burton Children’s Book Disney Never Published | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/rejected-tim-burton-children-book-disney-never-published |
| The Letters Nelson Mandela Wrote From Prison Reveal His Extraordinary OptimismNelson Mandela spent 27 years imprisoned, but his letters reveal a man who held on to hope, humor, and an unwavering belief in justice.Nitya Rao | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/nelson-mandela-prison-letters-reveal-optimism |
| The Letters Nelson Mandela Wrote From Prison Reveal His Extraordinary Optimism | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/nelson-mandela-prison-letters-reveal-optimism |
| The 22 Books F. Scott Fitzgerald Called "Required Reading"During one of the hardest summers of his life, the 'Great Gatsby' novelist penned a list of book recommendations for his nurse.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/books/f-scott-fitzgerald-required-reading-list |
| The 22 Books F. Scott Fitzgerald Called "Required Reading" | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/books/f-scott-fitzgerald-required-reading-list |
| The Sweet Story Behind Freddy Cannon's "Tallahassee Lassie"The lyrics of Freddy Cannon's "Tallahassee Lassie" come from a poem by the late '50s rock star's mother. Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/freddy-cannon-tallahassee-lassie |
| The Sweet Story Behind Freddy Cannon's "Tallahassee Lassie" | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/freddy-cannon-tallahassee-lassie |
| Did Ernest Hemingway Really Say "Write Drunk, Edit Sober"? Uncorking the TruthErnest Hemingway is famous for his drinking, but he never said "write drunk, edit sober." Discover the true, surprising origin of this legendary literary myth.Nitya Rao | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/misconceptions/what-ernest-hemingway-really-said-write-drunk-edit-sober |
| Did Ernest Hemingway Really Say "Write Drunk, Edit Sober"? Uncorking the Truth | https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/misconceptions/what-ernest-hemingway-really-said-write-drunk-edit-sober |
| Ernest Hemingway’s Personal Library Contained Thousands of Books—Here Are Some of the AuthorsErnest Hemingway's personal library held more than 9,000 books. Discover some of the famous authors whose works earned a place on his shelves.Chris Wheatley | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/ernest-hemingway-personal-library-books |
| Ernest Hemingway’s Personal Library Contained Thousands of Books—Here Are Some of the Authors | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/ernest-hemingway-personal-library-books |
| 5 Works Of Classical Music Written (Relatively) QuicklyMozart once wrote an entire symphony in just four days. From Haydn to Schumann, these composers penned these beloved classical music staples at astounding rates.Paul Anthony Jones | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/classical-music-works-written-quickly |
| 5 Works Of Classical Music Written (Relatively) Quickly | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/classical-music-works-written-quickly |
| Frida Kahlo's Handwritten Notes Reveal a Different Side of the ArtistFrida Kahlo's letters to her friends and lovers, sometimes sealed with a lipstick kiss, display both the artist's vulnerability and her precision.Jane Alexander | https://www.mentalfloss.com/art/artists/frida-kahlo-handwritten-notes |
| Frida Kahlo's Handwritten Notes Reveal a Different Side of the Artist | https://www.mentalfloss.com/art/artists/frida-kahlo-handwritten-notes |
| 4 Songs You May Not Know The Who's Pete Townshend WroteThe "Baba O'Riley" songsmith also wrote for the likes of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour.Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/songs-you-may-not-know-pete-townshend-wrote |
| 4 Songs You May Not Know The Who's Pete Townshend Wrote | https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/music/songs-you-may-not-know-pete-townshend-wrote |
| Hunter S. Thompson's Daily Routine"9:00 p.m. Starts snorting cocaine seriously."Chris Higgins, Eden Gordon | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/hunter-s-thompsons-daily-routine |
| Hunter S. Thompson's Daily Routine | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/hunter-s-thompsons-daily-routine |
| 6 Wild Facts About Lord ByronThe poet Lord Byron lived a memorable life that included multiple illegitimate children, pet bears, and scandalous memoirs that were never read.Lorna Wallace | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/lord-byron-facts |
| 6 Wild Facts About Lord Byron | https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/authors/lord-byron-facts |
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