On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft

Starting with a mesmerizing account of King's childhood and his early focus on writing, this memoir affords readers a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer's character. King then discusses the basic tools of a writer's craft and how to sharpen and multiply them through use.

"Long live the King," hailed "Entertainment Weekly" upon the publication of Stephen King's "On Writing." Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 -- and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, "On Writing" will empower and entertain everyone who reads it -- fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.