mmensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.
“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon 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 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.
source: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-Writing/Stephen-King/9780743211536
Such a valuable and well-written memoir. I never knew Stephen King was so hilarious! From how to ward off distractions, to practical advice about writing craft, this book was witty and informative at the same time. It was amazing to read how Stephen King started from nothing, got tons of rejections as all writers face, and kept pushing through until he made a life for himself out of writing. It was cute to read about 'rejection slips' and 'zip disks' too, which really dates this book, ha ha, yet his advice will remain relevant for years to come.
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