ON WRITING

Part memoir, part masterclass 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. The single best book [on writing]. If you want to write a big, mainstream book that hooks people in, Stephen King s On Writing is great . . . Really solid writing advice . . . A great present for anyone that you just want to give them a little nudge to say you re so talented, why don t you write something this year? - Richard Osman, The Rest Is Entertainment 25 years on, Stephen King s memoir is still the best guide for writers . . . Superlative - The Sunday Times 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. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. 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. Not only is Stephen King one of the writers whom I credit with making me a novelist, but he was also the writer who, at a key time, gave reading back to me DONNA TARTT King is a visceral writer, and a master of granular detail MARGARET ATWOOD If you dream of writing novels, start with this timeless book JOHN GRISHAM This is the best practical guide I know to a writer s development VAL MCDERMID