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hollis's review against another edition
3.0
My mother got me this book to read when I was around 14 to try and get me to improve my writing skill, I enjoyed it even though it didn't really help me become a better writer, the stories Stephen tells are very interesting and it's fun to learn how his writers mind works.
cutenanya's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting book on writing though I do not agree with King on some issues, I find this book entertaining and useful for aspiring authors or just enthusiastic readers like myself.
harry_ballantyne7's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Not only informative for writers, but also a cracking memoir.
midwifereading's review against another edition
4.0
I have a love-hate relationship with King. Drat it all, the man can WRITE. Not that anyone needs to be convinced. His work stands on its own without my help. Even though what little of his fiction I have read hasn't really been for me, I can't really fault his writing.
This book was exactly what I love in nonfiction. Clear, open, interesting, and (dare I say) moving. He makes it look easy, without diminishing the weight of what it takes to write, write well, and publish your work.
I have no fault to find in On Writing and I will be reading it again sometime soon, I think. It's one of those.
This book was exactly what I love in nonfiction. Clear, open, interesting, and (dare I say) moving. He makes it look easy, without diminishing the weight of what it takes to write, write well, and publish your work.
I have no fault to find in On Writing and I will be reading it again sometime soon, I think. It's one of those.
joshkiba13's review against another edition
funny
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
A really insightful read. It's split into parts, beginning with a little memoir of King walking us through his childhood and adolescence to show his journey to becoming an author, followed by a lot of advice and guidance. He admitted to many books on writing being filled with bullsh*t, so he made sure to only share what he felt was vital. Also an amazing quote is found therein: "The road to hell is paved with adverbs."
This is definitely something I'll come back to.
This is definitely something I'll come back to.
readingafrica's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't actually read any of Stephen King's books, but I enjoyed reading about his life and some personal insights on the writing trade. I also liked that he already stated from the beginning that he is not some writing guru, just a guy providing his opinion on a craft that he has significant experience with.