On Writing

On Writing is a delightful Pandora’s Box — find out what books and films influenced the young writer, his first idea for a story, the true life tale that inspired Carrie. For the first time, here’s an intimate autobiographical portrait of his home life, his family and his traumatic recent accident. Citing examples of his work and those of his contemporaries such as Grisham, Chandler and JK Rowling King gives an excellent masterclass on writing — how to use the tools of the trade from building characters to pace and plotting as well as practical advice on presentation. On Writing offers unique insight into Stephen King's life and work, as well as inspiring advice to everyone who reads it. King tells readers how he got to be a No. 1 bestseller for a quarter of a century with fascinating descriptions of his own process, the origins and development of, e.g. Carrie And Misery.