Pros: Easy to follow, Gave some insight into the writer and instruction in writing. Cons: A few authors he referred to that I didn't know.
I have always enjoyed Stephen King's writing. My favorites were his short stories at first. Night Shift a collection of some of these tales comes to mind immediately. Others like Carrie, The Shining and Pet Cemetery (one of his creepiest) ...
Pros: Pull up a chair and sit at the Horror King's writing desk for a lesson Cons: Those of you who slept during English 101, be warned: this is your wake-up call
An alternate title for Stephen King’s new book, On Writing, could be On Drugs. It’s the lurid details of the author’s narcotic life that the tabloid-fed public will probably slurp up. But it’s the sage writing advice—the pearls of wisdom...
Pros: Funny, entertaining, enlightening Cons: A few slow bits
What is it that makes me feel it's worth jumping on the bandwagon and reviewing a book that already has almost 50 reviews? What is it that has me sitting here writing a review instead of perusing the novel I've finally gotten around to reading?
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Pros: Valuable insights into King and the craft of writing. Cons: Strong language and graphic descriptions of accident might trouble some.
This review was originally posted on March 1, 2001. It is now being reposted. Few modern writers have enjoyed the commercial success of Stephen King. Over the last thirty years, King has brought us such unforgettable books as Carrie, Salem’ ...
Pros: very insightful, some useful writing tips
Cons: not really a book on how to write, per se, very stream-of-consciousness style
I'm not really a consistent reader of Stephen King novels. There are big ones I have yet to read, The Stand, and The Dead Zone being major standouts. I'm not sure I want even tackle the Dark Tower books. On the other hand, I've...
Pros: Offers some great advice on writing and getting started Cons: Some parts a little rough around the edges
As an aspiring author, I was delighted to find that Stephen King had writing this novel, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. I have never been a huge Stephen King, but I have enjoyed some of his works. Like any other artist (musician, actor, etc) he...
Pros: This is one of the best books on writing I've read. Cons: Sectioned copy. A few tangents (typical King).
I don’t read “how-to” books on writing to learn how to write. OK. There are a few that I use for format, style, or reference—the Handy Harbrace from English 101, AP Stylebook, and Webster. The reason I pick up books written by writers is to get...
Pros: A witty and heartfelt memoir from the King, & some great writing advice. Cons: Just like any book on craft, you won't agree or care about everything.
A Memoir of the Craft Stephen King’s book On Writing was one of those impulse shopper buys. I picked it up while pushing a cart full of groceries through the book isle of my neighborhood supermarket. And that was a year ago. I finally ...
Pros: interesting book about Stephen King's life and his thoughts on writing Cons: Mainly deals with writing fiction, not non-fiction
Sometimes I think everybody wants to be a writer at least once in their life. I know my mother did, and I know there have been days when I dreamed of seeing my words in print.
Lack of time and opportunity got in my mother’s way. Lack of...
Pros: Everybody who claims to want to write should be forced to read What Writing Is. Cons: Some bad advice
I asked for Stephen King’s On Writing for Christmas, not because I thought he would have anything particularly valuable to say about the craft of writing, but because I heard him read on NPR the story of his horrific accident. When you write, you (or at...
Pros: Far more interesting than a "How To Write" book has any right to be Cons: Drags a bit at times, and am I really going to use his advice?
I can't say exactly why I picked up Stephen King's On Writing on that fateful day at Media Play. Perhaps it was because I'm a Stephen King fan, but I have a natural aversion to nonfiction, so those two cancel out. More likely, I think it was...
Pros: King offers (mostly) good writing advice and keeps it entertaining. Cons: Certain parts are subjective.
That quote is taken from the second foreword of "On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft" by Stephen King. The quote is indicative of the honest approach King takes in this book, as he showcases how the craftsman does his job in a no frills way that is ...
Pros: Great advice and a wonderful style of bringing out anecdotes from his past Cons: If you can find any, Id love to know
I went to the bookstore to buy a few books today, and immediately my eyes caught Stephen King’s “On Writing” adorning the bookshelf. It was neatly placed, among his other books, wrapped in cellophane, beckoning out to me to buy it.
Pros: Excellent advice and information for aspiring writers Cons: Absolutely None!
Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft is a wealth of information for the would-be writer. My favorite quote, "you must not come lightly to the blank page", sums up in many respects the strongest lesson it taught...
Pros: Tips from the Master himself. Easy and fast to read. Cons: No silver bullet : (
I’ve been reading Stephen King since I was a junior in high school. Some day, I’ll tell the story of how I was introduced to the author who has become one of my favorites, but that is a tale for another day.
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