About the book: 1968 / The book talks about the specifics of writing. The author sets himself the task of finding out the general patterns of a writer’s work, social and psychological conditions and prerequisites for creativity, and considering all stages of a writer’s work - from initial impressions and plans to the final text of the work. The book rightfully explores the problems of the psychology of creativity, the upbringing of a writer, his preparedness for literary work, and the problems of writing itself. The author draws on a wealth of material both on the literature of the 19th century, Russian and Western, and on Soviet literature, brings together and analyzes little-known statements writers about their work, equips the book with examples from the creative experience of individual writers, and analyzes the creative process of creating a work of art with professional subtlety.