On Writing
“This is Stephen King doing what he does best; getting into your head. Only, it's not how you would think. He is drilling into you the life of a writer. Eat, drink, sleep, and live words. Write fast, write everyday, write write write and read read read.
For a budding writer, or someone...”
“This is Stephen King doing what he does best; getting into your head. Only, it's not how you would think. He is drilling into you the life of a writer. Eat, drink, sleep, and live words. Write fast, write everyday, write write write and read read read.
For a budding writer, or someone stuck in writers block mode, or even for a reader who like to dissect the books they read, this book is brilliant. It is Stephen King, mind you, and he doesn't pull any punches. he is not going to edit his languauge or sugar coat the uncomfortable just because you think he should...he is going write.
The first half of the book reads like a memoir/behind the scenes look into the brain of King, His inspiration and childhood and drugs and waste. It is pretty much all the juice you want to know about him....told by him, which makes it all the better.
The second half is a writing crash course, things to avoid, things to do, and how to get your writing going. Also, great, but for different reasons. It is inspiring and yet so simple...most of us will probably forget how easy it is to write. Just pound out the words EVERY DAY. King is here to tell you that it can be done. He does that well.
By the way...if you ever see me published, it's because I read this book. :-)”
(read full review)
