On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft: Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King

Paperback Published on: 11/10/2012
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On Writing
On Writing
Part autobiography, part instuction manual; this is one of the best contemporary books on writing available. Both fans of Stephen King and budding writers ... READ MORE
Jackie Carreira at Bury St Edmunds
On Writing
Part memoir part kick in the 'pants'.
For any potential writers out there reading this book for the first time I can imagine why you might be champing at the bit to get to Stephen King’s advice... READ MORE
Eilish from Rustington

Synopsis

Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King - with a new foreword, ON JOY, by Stephen King.

Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have.

King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery.

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.

Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it - fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781444723250
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 197 x 137 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 266g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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On Writing
A look behind the mind that gave us those chills and thrills
I wasn't completely sure what to expect when I started reading this but as an avid (alright mildly obsessed) Stephen King fan I knew it was going to be int... READ MORE
Ecowitch
On Writing
useful, practical advice.
This is the first Steven King book I have ever read – Horror being a long way from my comfort genre. It starts as an Autobiography, the haphazard early car... READ MORE
Gillian Kirkland
On Writing
Recommended reading for Constant Readers and aspiring authors alike
Part memoir and part how-to guide, “On Writing” gives Constant Readers an insight into King’s life and budding authors some inspiration of how to get start... READ MORE
Jayne Heywood
On Writing
A great book for Constant Readers and aspiring authors alike.
Part memoir and part how-to guide, “On Writing” gives Constant Readers an insight into King’s life and budding authors some inspiration of how to get start... READ MORE
Jayne Heywood
On Writing
Amazing!
One of the best books I’ve read.
Jess Richards
On Writing
25th Anniversary Edition
A beautifully presented edition of Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’ that sits comfortably in the hand and engages the reader from the first few pages to the ver... READ MORE
Caz Stevens
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