West reportedly wrote her first story at the age of 7.

West reportedly wrote the original screenplay, with Fields contributing one extended scene set in a bar.

West later wrote an expanded, novelized version of the play, published in 1975.

West wrote most of his first songs in the sanctuary of his father's church while he was at home during college breaks.

West wrote only four novels before dying in an auto crash at the age of 37, in 1940.

It's hard to imagine that West could ever have written a conventional novel with any success.

Twain left the West to marry a charming heiress, raise a family and write great novels.

"I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall," wrote West.

West wrote that it made her feel "queasy", and she called Quinn's actions "abhorrent".