How I write my novels

** "How I Write My Novels" by Duchess is a piece that pulls back the curtain on the art of writing, taken from the larger work "An Anxious Moment" by Mrs. Hungerford. Written in what seems to be the late 1800s, the essay shares the ups and downs of creating stories and characters, highlighting the intense emotions and thought processes that authors go through. The author shares where she first started writing, including how her first manuscript was turned down. After this, however, she describes the encouragement she found later on. The author recalls how she is struck by ideas at any given time, often when it is quiet, and points out how important it is to be spontaneous. She usually sees the scenes and settings, always thinking youth is the best. The author also goes into her habits, pointing out she only writes for short periods of time and depends on being inspired over forcing herself, connecting what she imagines to telling stories. **