Edna Ferber (1885 – 1968), the prolific American novelist and playwright, began her career as a newspaper reporter in Appleton, Wisconsin. Her stories were slices of Americana, ranging far from the events and experiences of her own life.

As a Jewish woman and and daughter of immigrants, she didn’t shy away from weaving issues of gender, class, and race into her colorful sagas. Many of her novels were adapted into films and Broadway shows. Here’s a selection of quotes on writing and living by Edna Ferber. Read More→