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by Stephen(Author) King (Author)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; New Ed edition (June 30, 2001)
  • ISBN-10: 034076998X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340769980
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift Worth A King's Ransom, February 10, 2009
By L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Writing (Paperback)
Stephen King's "how to" book, "On Writing..A Memoir Of The Craft", is not your average, run of the mill "how to" book. It reads like one of his novels. What I mean by that, is that it is a page turner. It is the most captivating refrence book I have ever read. If you have ever even had any kind of inkling that you may like to write, or if you already know you love it, by the time you finish this read, you'll be highly motivated to do so. And what's more, you'll have a great idea of how to get started, and with some great advice from one of the masters. The book is geared mostly toward the writer of fiction, but even non-fiction writers will benefit greatly.

Mr King, opens with information on his own background. His memories of specific events from his life that inspired the type of stories he writes(wait till you read where the inspiration for Carrie came from), were enlighting and inspiring. Then on to the "Tool Box" section. The mechanics. Vocabulary, Grammar, Dialouge, and other very important tools of the craft are discussed at length. In "On Writing" you'll get lots of creative advice as well as practical. Read, read, read and write, write write is something King can't seem to say enough.

He tries to answer the FAQs, and gives some pretty good information on finding an agent and getting published. He also includes a list of books that will give you a nice background for different writing styles.

Stephen King's love of writing is contagious. He has given the budding writer a gift. It's a gift worth a King's Ransom....go for it!....Laurie

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Inspiring, July 17, 2009
By Mr. J. Richard Wrigley (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: On Writing (Paperback)
This book, in its hardback form, already has enough excellent reviews to attest to its worth and readability. What I want to add is that for me it has been the inspiration to write. I cannot account for this; I wasn't looking for this or expecting it. Somehow the muse, through this enjoyable and instructive book, has prodded me. I am grateful. Thankyou Stephen King for this and, who could forget, for all the wonderful entertainment over the years.
Maybe one day when I actually publish I'll edit this review and let you know.
So, once again, thanks Stephen King.
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