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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King

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wyabook234's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

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startjpw23's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

This book is part Stephen King's autobiography and part his approach and views on writing. In the early part of the book, he talks about his youth, his teen years, and his early adult years. He talks about how he met his wife, their early years together, and their three children. The book talks about what led him to write. He talks about his submittal of stories to various magazines. The book talks about writing Carrie and getting it published. He talks about how he writes. He talks about the various mental tools he uses in his writing. He offers suggestions to aspiring writers. The book details the accident where he was out walking and was hit by a car. It details his difficult recovery. Toward the end of the book, he lists books by decade (from the 1980's through the 2010's) that he liked a lot. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know the details of Stephen King's early life and why he started writing. I also recommend it to anyone who wants some good instructions on how to approach writing.
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ktame001's review against another edition

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informative inspiring fast-paced

4.75

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orimega's review against another edition

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5.0

I laughed, I cried, and I learned a few things

Highly recommend if you are a fan of King, memoirs, or an aspiring writing
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livlostinstereo's review against another edition

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funny informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I read it once, then read it again, pen in hand.
Not only is this a fantastic memoir, but regardless of where you’re at as a writer, this book has great advice from one of the most revered authors of our time.
I imagine that, if it weren’t for the profanity, this could be required reading for all English Language & Composition classes in high schools. But you know school boards: always a little afraid of our favorite four letter words.
Anyway, I loved it, and am very glad to have started 2024 reading this. I plan on getting back to writing this year, and who better to motivate you to write than the master of horror himself?

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samchase112's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

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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htdoig's review against another edition

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5.0

If you want to write, read this book. It's probably one of the most valuable books you'll read on the subject. King is entertaining, down to earth, and realistic with his advice. It was also neat to learn more about him and his life!
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amykwrites's review against another edition

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4.25

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ranocchietto's review against another edition

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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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5.0

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