On Writing: A Memoir Of The CraftTwentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME Immensely 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. |
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Review: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
User Review - Emily - GoodreadsWow! I am in awe! This book was so amazing and every aspect was good! The memoir was so interesting and it was great to see how he came up with his story ideas. I haven't read his books, but this one ... Read full review
Review: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
User Review - Tiffany Bolin - GoodreadsIf you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot. There's no way around these two things that I'm aware of, no shortcut. I'm a slow reader, but I usually ... Read full review
Contents
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Door Shut Door Open | 271 |
A Booklist | 285 |
Even Further to Furthermore Part IV | 293 |
A Conversation with My | 303 |
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| Title | On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft Scribner classics |
| Author | Stephen King |
| Publisher | Simon and Schuster, 2000 |
| ISBN | 0743211537, 9780743211536 |
| Length | 288 pages |
| Subjects | › Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing Language Arts & Disciplines / Style Manuals |
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