reading about writing

On Writing by Stephen King

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Excellent book, hard to categorize. Definitely non fiction, it is equal parts reflection on personal events that developed his writing(without really being a biography), ideas about what writing tools he thinks are important(without being a grammer text), and thoughts about how and why writing happens, drawn from reflections he had during his recovery from a nearly fatal car accident.

I found his style direct without inviting too much fake intimacy, and helpful without trying to assume a sense of dominating authority. I think all who read this could improve their writing.


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