5 Questions
What was the author's initial response to Jenkins' request for a ghost story?
He agreed to write it, saying 'Precisely!' in his deepest voice.
What did the author often find mysterious?
The way ideas for plots came to him.
What was the author's specialty in terms of fiction writing?
General fiction.
Why did the author not contradict Jenkins?
Because Jenkins' magazine was the only one to print his work.
What did the author believe Jenkins had an uncanny knowledge of?
The author's financial situation.
Study Notes
The Author's Experience with Ghost Stories
- The author was prompted to write a ghost story by Jenkins, who wanted something to scare the public.
- Jenkins was responsible for publishing the author's work, making the author dependent on him.
The Author's Inspiration
- The author had no idea where their inspiration came from, but it always seemed to appear mysteriously.
- The author's first piece of fiction was a ghost story, which came to them suddenly after months of searching for inspiration.
The Author's Relationship with Jenkins
- Jenkins would always ask the author for ghost stories when he needed one.
- The author felt pressured to comply because Jenkins seemed to know when the author was struggling financially.
- The author had always been able to produce a ghost story for Jenkins in the past, making them feel confident in their ability.
The writer is tasked with creating a new ghost story for Jenkins' magazine, but struggles with ideas. The story begins with the writer's thoughts on writing a scary tale.
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