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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “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. |
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“Although I don't read King because I'm too afraid of his genre, this book is enlightening, funny and very personal. You can't help but admire this man as a writer (and husband.) It's worth the read just to hear about his wonderful wife. However, the real gift is what you learn about yourself as a writer (and in my case, a teacher of writing.)”
Ann Y wrote this review 9 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's good and okay at the same time. Some parts are a bit boring, though...”
Julia F wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“King lets everyone in on the secrets of his craft... or so it would seem.”
Aaron Munro wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Read this book if you love to read or write, or even if you just want a window into the mind of Stephen King. In his memoir, King throws light onto the tools of the trade and the actual act of writing itself.
Ed wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It’s obvious that the guy not only knows what he is talking about when it comes to writing, but he knows how to say it in a way that anyone can understand. King isn’t trying to be trendy here. He isn’t telling you that he just sat down in a coffee shop one day, decided to become a bestselling author, and wrote The Stand. He is telling you that writing fiction is a job, and if you want to do this job, it’s one that you had better be passionate about. After reading this book you will understand the seriousness that writing fiction demands.
It’s odd, but this was actually the first Stephen King book I have ever read. It won’t be the last, that’s for sure.
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“Para mi, S.K. es un Aunténtico MAESTRO :)”
Emilio A wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very good not your typical book on writing”
Jazzy S wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ The first part of this book is a mini-biography of King's life, which is amazing because you can hear all the ghosts of his characters knocking around in his childhood. The second part is written as if he is talking to you, but getting his conversation topics out of a textbook. This creates an interesting, inspiring, and suprisingly well laid out plan to write well. I didn't have any expectations of this book when I picked it up, but was thrilled with what it contained.
Aaron K wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I'm a new language arts teacher and I only kinda know what I'm doing, but this book gave me some great ideas and ways to accomplish them. "All hail the King!"”
“Ray Bradbury wrote a book like this, but this one's better by far.”
Grant G wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fantastic book for anyone who enjoys the craft.”
Matthew E wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
