Stephen King mixes 'memoir' and 'writing guide' in his book On Writing. It begins with an account of King's childhood and his uncannily early focus on writing to tell a story. Through a series of vivid memories from adolescence, college, and the struggling years leading up to his first novel, Carrie. King next turns to the basic tools of his trade. How to hone and multiply them through use, and how the writer must always have them close to hand. He offers practical and inspiring advice on everything from plot and character development to work habits and rejection.

Anyone who desires to hears some wise words of advice on the craft of writing and to gain a few tools from a worldwide bestselling author.

How he mixed in a memoir of such with his sincere advice on how to write and what to focus on in your writings.

Inspired

Stephen King

It certainly is quite down to earth and hits you hard with the facts about the art of writing.

"If you don't have the time to read, then you don't have the time or tools to write."
Stephen King

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