On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Inspirational and funny. He talks about writing then goes oh by the way here's a great little tip. At first I barely noticed them. He shows what's important to him as a writer and reader as well as tells you. But even when he's telling you it's like we're having a cup of coffee together. Since its the writing rather than the subject of his books that I adore this was so much fun!! Plus, he tosses in a cool little reading list. This was the best purchase I've made for writing yet.

Hi I am Vince

This book by King was recommended to me by a fellow writer [...]. This is a writers workshop online.

This book by King: "On Writing" not only give insight into King's own background, but he recommends other books that helped King advance his work. I have purchased all the books I have reviewed and that are sold here on Amazon.

Like "William Strunk,Jr: The Element of Style. I purchased two different Editions including the red Original Edition. Here on Amazon.com

I use this Stein on Writing book to help with the editing of my new novel:
THE ROCK OF NEREID. I will sell it here on Amazon.com.

Vincent J. Arcuri

Stephen King's On Writing covers inspiration, writing, editing and storytelling from the perspective of arguably the World's greatest living writer.

He provides examples of how a piece can be written and then illustrates the language which makes it come alive. Also provided are tips, tricks and techniques which will improve any writer's approach to the craft.

King stresses the need to read if you want to write and he provides his favoured reading list as one starting point. He cites examples of the differing styles of some of these writers helping the reader appreciate the subtleties that may have escaped notice in the past.

The book will challenge the writer who approaches novel writing from a process viewpoint and instead shows how storytelling, the Stephen King way, is accomplished and why the level of suspense remains high in his books.

On Writing opens the mind to the possible and shows how it can be done.

I found King's memoir on the craft of writing On Writing more inspirational than instructional (a good thing) though he does spend quite a bit of time addressing the deadly overuse of the adverb (ah, there's one now) in beginning writer's work. Reading about King's struggles to write and to publish amidst his struggles to live serve to remind writers that we can overcome the challenges we face in life and use them to inform our writing. King fans interested in how writers work, find motivation, and especially in King's life will find On Writing interesting. King doesn't try to pretend his life - the good and the bad - is anything other than what it is. His honesty is disarming. Enough so it may capture some new fans for King's fiction. Writers and readers a lot can get something from On Writing.

This book is a combination of autobiography and instructions on writing. Mr. King selects incidents from his youth that led him to become a writer, and illuminates us on his progress. Should be a delightful book for anyone who wishes to become a popular writer, and appreciates this man's books. I find it helpful and fun to read.