On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
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Book Description
Short and snappy as it is, Stephen King's On Writing really contains two books: a fondly sardonic autobiography and a tough-love lesson for aspiring novelists. The memoir is terrific stuff, a vivid description of how a writer grew out of a misbehaving kid. You're right there with the young author as he's tormented by poison ivy, gas-passing babysitters, uptight schoolmarms, and a laundry job nasti... More
Book Information
Publisher | Scribner Book Company |
Binding | Hardcover (58 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 288 |
ISBN-10 | 0684853523 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0684853529 |
Publication Date | 10/03/2000 |
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7/23/2009 Samantha La Barge said: Reading this was an amazing experience for me as both an aspiring author and avid Stephen King fan. I believe that whether you are a Stephen King fan or not, this memoir is a must read.
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11/14/2008 kim manning said: I really enjoyed reading this. King has an unusual way of looking at things and a great way of communicating it with us.
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
9/17/2007 Christy Evers said:
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Stephen King talks about the events in his life that made him the writer he is today, and shares his thoughts on wriitng fiction in General. I listened to the audio version, and I Mr. King's style is so down to earth and friendly, I felt like he was sitting in the car with me. No matter your genre... more
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