Reviews with content warning for Cursing - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

My lack of love for this book is definitely "it's not you, it's me" situation. I've never read a Stephen King fiction piece nor ever been interested in becoming a creative writer, let alone author. This wasn't the book for me, and that became clear pretty early on. Nonetheless, I can see it being interesting to King fans, and in that case I'd definitely recommend the audiobook. As for me, it was background noise that I tuned out while starting a puzzle — not exactly the attitude I love to have while reading a memoir.

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

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amykwrites's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

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challenging informative inspiring slow-paced

4.0

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funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

This book was extremely informative and inspiring. It gave me the feeling I can write a novel, something I've always thought to be out of my league, and a general inspiration to go back to writing.
I'd recommend it to all aspiring writers, I didn't agree with all the points but it's a clear and concise in its directions, which leaves them open to reinterpretation.
The memoir sections were entertaining and moving, only the graphic descriptions of his injuries after the accident proved a bit too much for me.
I will very likely read it again when I feel like I need encouragement.

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emotional funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

I can never quite be one with pantser advice, but there's a lot of great stuff in here.

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