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Rarely has a book on the craft of writing been so clear, so useful and so entertaining. A series of vivid memories from King's adolescence to his ...Show synopsisRarely has a book on the craft of writing been so clear, so useful and so entertaining. A series of vivid memories from King's adolescence to his struggling years affords readers a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer's character. King takes readers through crucial aspects of the writer's art and life, offering practical and inspiring advice on everything from plot and character development to work habits and rejection.Hide synopsis
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Pocket Books) – Trade paperback (2001)
by
Stephen King
Trade paperback, Pocket Books 2001
English
288 pages
ISBN: 0671024256 ISBN-13: 9780671024253
Starting with a mesmerizing account of King's childhood and his early focus on writing, this memoir affords readers a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer's character. King then discusses the basic tools of a writer's craft and how to sharpen and multiply them through use.Starting with a mesmerizing account of King's childhood and his early focus on writing, this memoir affords readers a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer's character. King then discusses the basic tools of a writer's craft and how to sharpen and multiply them through use.Hide
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I could have skipped the first 100-page autobio, though I learned some tnings, but what came after that was invaluable to me in its insights to King's ideas about good -- and bad -- writing. Would I recommend it to a friend? I already have, to a couple, who write -- and it was recommended to me by one ...
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Steven King presents a memoir that includes instructions on what an aspiring writer should notice. Mastery of language is a core development in a writer. King shows the way.
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Before reading this I don't think I actually realized how valuable a good edit can be. As a Stephen King fan, I had to learn from the creator of some of the most riveting fiction for over 35 years and I did! This book taught me when and why to make necessary changes and gives you personal glimpses ...
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