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It surely does help one along to publish with people who can like a thing for what it
loves lives—that's all I want.
Of course, if you can get serial
publication, I would like it because of the money. The more expert
personal service I can afford to pay for, the more I can write. If I can find and
afford a really competent secretary, that will help a great deal. On the other hand,
I don't want want to delay publication too long. I
am beginning to be awfully weary of the hoot-owl legend that it takes me three
years to write a book. I've no drive to do stunts, but I don't wish to get into a
three-year habit. It depends on the kind of book. I think you had better use your
best judgment about serialization. Why not offer it to someone who will pay well and
see if he'll make an offer?
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