Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
SUGGESTIONS FROM AUNT ME.
 HITABLE.

Dear Sisters: What an age it seems since have had "a paper talk" with you. Because of the hope of meeting many Of you at picnics at the homes Of Aunty No. 1 and Aunt Abby, I deferred writing; but was unable to attend those picnics. However, I have the memory of the happy day at South coventry and can hope for better luck another summer.
 The letters about the picnics were greatly enjoyed and I am sure all who were unable to attend them feel grate- ful to the sisters who wrote such good and vivid descriptions of the festivi- ties
 do not agree with those who think the Social Corner page is in danger or becoming cook book. Its columns often contain large and pleasant va riety of themes; but I should like to suggest one more way in which. pos- s1bly, it might be made to minister to the mind as well as the body. All Of those who so faithfully write to The Social Corner must have a fond ness for writing and many of them evince considerable talent Probably most of the writers would be glad of some help in the exercise and cultiva ton of their gift, and would welcome hints about finding time to write.
 A few years ago a friend who has achieved success in writing told me of little magazine which she had found very helpful I promptly sub scribed for it and although the price twice has been rased I continue to feel that the magazine is indispensable to me.
 It is not large magazine One can read it through in an hour, or in small installments of spare moments Its purpose and ideal are to encourage and help those who are striving to write and find a market for their manuscripts
 Certain special departments are con- tinued from month to month, the other articles are varied from time to time The special departments are A Short Story Vtrtuoso, The Literary Market How to Write Advertisements, Writ ing Photo-plays, and interviews with and letters from writers who have made good"
 Among the miscellaneous articles are helpful ones about grammar pune tuation, literary style. plot construc- ton, etc.
 In the Short Story virtuoso one or more stories which have been pub hshed in some recent magazine are reviewed and criticised. Their faults and virtues their style and plot con- struction are carefully and intelligent ly explained
 Whenever it is possible, I secure the magazines mentioned and read and re-read stories and criticisms. In this way has been acquired what little knowledge possess of the way to. get the stories which clamor to be writ ten upon paper. I have also attained unto a greater enjoyment of the stories read because of an increas- ing interest in and appreciation of the way that others do 1t.
 In The Literary Market is given the best knowledge obtainable of the needs and requirements of up-to-date mag azines and papers. Here also are the names of publishers of books, music and plays, and full details of prize contests.
 Courage, patience and optimism are the key notes of most Of the articles. Courage to begin to write, no matter what may be ones age; optimism which will enable one to continue in the face of obstacles and hindrances
 In a recent issue of the magazine was a letter from Amelia Barr, now in her eighty-second year, to lit erary aspirant. She wrote: Your age Is all right. I was just forty when began writing. Writing before that age Is only pouring one ink bottle into another. Life must go before litera- ture or else literature Is little worth
 Among the many examples of pa tience and perseverance the followinf two are specially impressive: MT. Jer- kins. the managing editor of The At lantic Monthly, gave. at the Bostoi university. lecture on snort story