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On Writing
 

On Writing

by Stephen King

"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... (read more)

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Ang
  • Rated 5 stars

“I don't care for a lot of King books, and i rarely buy them or read them...but THIS little jewel! I read and REread this baby. And I recommend it to every writer I meet, talk about it in every class I teach, and give it away more than any other book I've ever read.

It's a masterpiece of instruction (and King is one helluva funny guy in this book).”

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  • Rated 4.308651 stars
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  • Rated 4.454545 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • David S

    david s said:

    “His books are way better than his movies, lol. I'm being honest. ”

    posted Thursday, August 28 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Andrea G

    andrea g said:

    “I am not an aspiring writer, though I am an avid reader. Is this worth reading for someone not interested in penning the next Great American Novel?”

    posted Tuesday, June 24 2008 ( | view 2 replies )
  • Michael R

    michael r said:

    “A great writer, a great book, it helpes a lot !”

    posted Wednesday, April 9 2008
  • Kym

    kym said:

    “If not for this book, I'm not sure if I would have ever written my fist novel. If one day I become a published author, I will owe it in part to this Stephen King.”

    posted Tuesday, March 18 2008
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