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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Community Reviews back

by Stephen King
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Kim Reads Books About Things
Kim Reads Books About Things rated it 10 years ago
Review to come.
MUNDO NO ESCRITO
MUNDO NO ESCRITO rated it 10 years ago
Un libro imprecindible para cualquier lector de King y para cualquier aspirante a escritor. La experiencia de King plasmada en papel y la experiencia personal de su accidente relatada por el mismo lo transforman en un libro único, muy fácil de leer. King es un genio inclusive cuando no escribe ficci...
Farnaz
Farnaz rated it 10 years ago
The King of horrors shares his views about writing. Some of what he says is cliché though. But describing why a good writer must be a voracious reader I really loved. He says a good writer can be cut out of a competent one by hard working, but you can never make a GREAT writer from a good one by an...
ChrisHayton
ChrisHayton rated it 10 years ago
Disclosure: I purchased "on Writing" on the recommendation of a friend. The comments that follow are my own personal opinion. I received NO compensated of any kind, or from any one, to provide this review.Very impressed with this book. Stephen King provided very good advice and I would definitely re...
CDRBill
CDRBill rated it 11 years ago
Very easy no nonsense read on how to write from a master.
oneandonlywm3
oneandonlywm3 rated it 11 years ago
This was my first ever Non-Fiction book, and honestly I was really expecting to be bored at some point in the novel. What happened was, I didn't get bored, at all. This is an amazing non-fiction novel written by one of my favorite authors ever, Stephen King.I learned a lot of things from him because...
TimDubai
TimDubai rated it 11 years ago
Very interesting - now to be a 'writer' ;))
Fiction Fantastic
Fiction Fantastic rated it 11 years ago
This is a fascinating read. I love that he includes personal stories and real life instances that supports his theories and teachings. I have always loved his work and I loved this insight into what goes into a finished project. It has also helped me a lot with guidelines as to how to finish my own ...
Kassan Warrad's Reviews
Kassan Warrad's Reviews rated it 11 years ago
Stephen King approaches the subject of writing in a conversational tone. Most books on writing aim to teach you their interpretation of acceptable practices. Stephen King's book is similar to the advice given from a respected person you sought out. As a result, the lessons were easily digested and s...
Brain Gourmet
Brain Gourmet rated it 11 years ago
This book is a good example of bad writing. There you go, Steven King - thanks to your precious advice I managed to write the perfect sentence - short, to the point, no pretentious words, no adverbs, no passive voice and, most importantly - honest!If anything, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft did i...
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