When did he stop writing fiction?
After he became editor of Astounding in 1937
Before he became editor of Astounding
In 1950
He never stopped writing fiction
Answer
After he became editor of Astounding in 1937, John W. Campbell, Jr. stopped writing fiction. He believed that it was important for him to focus on his editorial duties and to help other writers succeed. He also felt that he could do more for the science fiction field by helping others than by writing himself.
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