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"Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon the publication of Stephen King's On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported near-fatal accident in 19... (show more)
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One of the best books on writing I've found as well as being an entertaining autobiography. Recommended for King fans, aspiring writers, or both.
One of the best books out there. Not really meant to be used as a textbook, King's personal tales give this teaching tool a unique touch.
I was greatly inspired by this book. It was part autobiography and part about the craft of writing.
A really beautiful book that is both autobiography and informative about the craft.
Something that I had to read for English 122. S. King happens to be one of my favorite authors. It's not a bad read, but a bit dry.
Part auto biography and part creative writing manual/bible. Made me start writing again.
Excellent, excellent book. Extremely helpful for any aspiring writers. I learned more in this book than I've learned in some college writing classes. The first half is a wonderful memoir of King's life and the many ways he fulfilled his desire to write. The second half, as I've said, contained a wealth of knowledge about the craft. What it's like to be a writer, strategies King uses and strategies that may be useful to beginners and the more experienced alike, and what not to do! Why shouldn't you do those things? Clearly, they piss King off! Not really. Don't do them because they hold you back as a writer. And the section of the book about his tragic accident and how it further shaped him as a writer so late in his life was inspiring. He worked hard with relentless honesty to teach us the craft of writing. He succeeded swimmingly (just don't tell him I used that adverb!).
Of the many books I've read about the craft of writing, this one would have to be the most useful. Full of practical advise, no nonsense and insightful into the brilliant mind of Stephen King. I can now see much of Stephen Kings own life and habits when writing in some of his characters.
I found myself thinking, "Derr, that makes sense" instead of being bogged down with some of the knowledge of English and how it's crafted.
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