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A review by sara91helal
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
5.0
"Some of this book—perhaps too much—has been about how I learned to do it. Much of it has been about how you can do it better. The rest of it—and perhaps the best of it—is a permission slip: you can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will." - Stephen King.
This book is a winning deal! Very handy and concise. Not only does it outline very crucial tips on writing, but also help you apply them. I couldn't stop highlighting!
What I loved most was Stephen King's personal touch; before discussing the essentials of writing, he had to tell us what he went through on his way as a best seller and how it made him who he now is. He received tens of rejections (if not hundreds), he had drinking problems (actually was an alcoholic and cocaine addict), and experienced a near-death tragedy. Also, most importantly, he acknowledged his wife's assistance!
I'm in no need to say that each and every tip in this book is an extract of years of hard work and is worth following. After all, I do trust the King! ;)
This book is a winning deal! Very handy and concise. Not only does it outline very crucial tips on writing, but also help you apply them. I couldn't stop highlighting!
What I loved most was Stephen King's personal touch; before discussing the essentials of writing, he had to tell us what he went through on his way as a best seller and how it made him who he now is. He received tens of rejections (if not hundreds), he had drinking problems (actually was an alcoholic and cocaine addict), and experienced a near-death tragedy. Also, most importantly, he acknowledged his wife's assistance!
I'm in no need to say that each and every tip in this book is an extract of years of hard work and is worth following. After all, I do trust the King! ;)