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Charles Raymond Barrett

1874–1936

Best known for an early guide to the craft of fiction, this American writer offered practical advice for aspiring storytellers at the turn of the 20th century. His work still circulates today as a concise introduction to short-story technique.

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Short story writing : $b a practical treatise on the art of the short story

Short story writing : $b a practical treatise on the art of the short story

by Charles Raymond Barrett

About the author

Charles Raymond Barrett was an American author born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on January 17, 1874. He died in Chicago on June 21, 1936.

He is chiefly remembered for Short Story Writing: A Practical Treatise on the Art of the Short Story, first published in 1900. The book was written as a hands-on guide for new writers, focusing on plot, character, narration, style, and the search for a market.

Records gathered during this search also link him to other practical writing books, including Business English and Correspondence and Getting a Good Job. Taken together, they suggest a writer interested not only in literary craft, but also in clear, useful instruction for everyday readers.