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On writing : a memoir of the craft / by Stephen King ; with contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King.
This volume "really contains two books: a fondly sardonic autobiography and a tough-love lesson for aspiring novelists", written by American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy, Stephen King (b. 1947). The first third of the book contains King's memoir, which includes heartfelt tidbits about his brother, mother and his long battles with alcohol and drug addiction. The second part of the book, "On Writing, " is where aspiring novelists might find inspiration. King describes the symbolism in many of his novels and offers writers common sense advice. He presents his taboos of writing: adverbs (especially those in dialog) and the passive voice. He describes his writer's toolbox, including examples of both good and bad writing, sometimes taken from his own work, sometimes taken from other writers. He also describes his approach to research. King concludes by including a list of nearly a hundred novels that he considers the best that he's read in the last three or four years.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781982159375 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 316 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: Twentieth anniversary edition, Scribner trade paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Scribner, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2000
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Includes an updated reading list from Stephen King"--Back cover. "Twentieth anniversary edition with contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King"--Cover. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1110L. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | King, Stephen, 1947- King, Stephen, 1947- > Authorship. Authors, American > 20th century > Biography. Authorship. Horror tales > Authorship. |
| Genre: | Biographies. Autobiographies. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 813.54 King 2000 | 31681010288207 | NONFICPBK | Checked out | 12/18/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
The author shares his insights into the craft of writing and offers a humorous perspective on his own experience as a writer. - Simon and Schuster
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writingâand a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.
*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINEâS TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen Kingâs critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.
âLong live the Kingâ hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen Kingâs On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writerâs craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. Kingâs 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 1999âand how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads itâfans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.
