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A review by iseefeelings
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
5.0
4.5/5
*"You can't let the whole world into your story, but you can let in the ones that matter the most. And you should." / p.219
*"If you write (or paint or dance or sculpt or sing, I suppose), someone will try to make you feel lousy about it, that's all. I'm not editorializing, just trying to give you the facts as I see them." /p.50
*"Life isn't a support-system for art. It's the other way around." /p.101
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My boyfriend has many books by Stephen King lying around the room. Since I had read none of his works before, I chose this book to be my first read (nonfiction, not-as-thick). I've not been disappointed at all.
1/3 of this book is a short memoir, 1/3 is on writing and the rest is about living. I must say that enjoyed every single page and did find it helpful than tons of grammar and writing books I used to read years ago. Stephen King also answered many questions that I've been in doubt, both in writing and the act of making art.
Highly recommended.
*"You can't let the whole world into your story, but you can let in the ones that matter the most. And you should." / p.219
*"If you write (or paint or dance or sculpt or sing, I suppose), someone will try to make you feel lousy about it, that's all. I'm not editorializing, just trying to give you the facts as I see them." /p.50
*"Life isn't a support-system for art. It's the other way around." /p.101
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My boyfriend has many books by Stephen King lying around the room. Since I had read none of his works before, I chose this book to be my first read (nonfiction, not-as-thick). I've not been disappointed at all.
1/3 of this book is a short memoir, 1/3 is on writing and the rest is about living. I must say that enjoyed every single page and did find it helpful than tons of grammar and writing books I used to read years ago. Stephen King also answered many questions that I've been in doubt, both in writing and the act of making art.
Highly recommended.