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  • May 19, 2010
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Learned some stuff, already knew some stuff. Didn't win the short story contest.
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review by . July 13, 2010
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I've always admired the writing of Stephen King. He is the type of writer that everyone has heard of and everyone will like at least one book written by him. I think that this book could even be enjoyed by those who haven’t really read Kings work.      After reading Stephen Kings “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft” I am convinced that anyone who writes themselves should read this book. King doesn’t dance around any subjects and stays straight online …
Quick Tip by . July 16, 2010
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One of my favorite books on one of my favorite subjects.
Quick Tip by . July 04, 2010
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Although Stephen King is very popular, I wouldn't suggest following his advice on writing.
Quick Tip by . June 28, 2010
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A good book of advice for writers.
Quick Tip by . June 25, 2010
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Divided into two halves, the first being an interesting memoir, this book can entertain and educate.
Quick Tip by . June 11, 2010
Awesome book and history, Good read.
review by . September 14, 2009
Stephen King has done it again--not in the genre of horror, but in the areas of inspiration and education.  I am not a Stephen King fan.  In fact, I have never read one of his books, but On Writing is one of the most down-to-earth, empowering, liberating and unique books that I have ever read on writing.  It is a perfect combination of an inspirational biography combined with a how to write manual. This book is so multi-functional; it could easily be placed in the motivational area …
review by . May 11, 2009
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Stephen King is one of the most well known writers in the world.  It's almost impossible not to be connected to Stephen King in some way.   He has written more than fifty books, such as The Stand, It, Salem's Lot and The Shining.  And many of his works have been made into motion pictures such as The Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me (titled "The Body" and can be found in Different Seasons) and 1408.      With an author who has as much acclaim as Stephen …
Quick Tip by . August 29, 2009
On Writing by Stephen King- A Memoir of the Craft- enjoyed this book immensely, what a truly great writer, storyteller, highly recommended!
review by . November 05, 2008
On Writing by Stephen King
While this isn't the best book in the world for writers, it is one of the homiest, most honest, most down-to-earth one you will find. While King may have developed verbal diarrhea in many of his later novels, this book is very focused and has that one-on-one feel that King is so famous for.     There's much more to this book other than "how to write a story". King touches on his personal life, his struggles as an adolescent, a college student, a young husband and father, and …
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On Writing is a book by Stephen King that is written in three parts.  In the first part, King gives readers a glimpse into his past by taking them through memories which helped shape him as a writer.  In the second part, he gives the reader a crash course in learning how to write.  He dives into topics such as character development, theme, dialog, description and several other topics.  In the last part he talks about his accident and the effect it had on him and his writing.

The book has been received very well by critics and fans alike. 
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ISBN-10: 0743455967 (MM pbk.)
ISBN-13: 9780743455961 (MM pbk.)
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Nonfiction
Publisher: Pocket (July 1, 2002)
Date Published: (July 1, 2002)
Format: Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages, Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
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