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On Writing
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4 out of 5
Based on 960 Ratings and 960 Reviews

Book Description
"Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon 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 emergence a... More
Book Information
PublisherScribner Book Company
BindingKindle Edition (58 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages320
ISBN-10B000FC0SIM
Publication Date10/03/2000
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About Stephen King (Author) : Stephen Edwin King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. After his parents separated when Stephen was a toddler, he and his older brother, David... more
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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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2/16/2009 Ann Kagarise

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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

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9/2/2008 Karen Ehrhardt tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me

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9/17/2007 Christy Evers said:
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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9/8/2007 elizabeth o. dulemba tagged as: I Read

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