Stephen King On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft: 25th Anniversary Classic

Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writers craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. The single best book [on writing]. If you want to write a big, mainstream book that hooks people in, Stephen Kings On Writing is great . . . Really solid writing advice . . . A great present for anyone that you just want to give them a little nudge to say "youre so talented, why dont you write something this year?" Richard Osman, The Rest Is Entertainment25 years on, Stephen Kings memoir is still the best guide for writers . . . Superlative The Sunday Times Kings advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, nearfatal accident in 1999 and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen Kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told. Not only is Stephen King one of the writers whom I credit with making me a novelist, but he was also the writer who, at a key time, gave reading back to me DONNA... | Stephen King On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft: 25th Anniversary Classic