It's not just a writing book, there's a lot about King's life there too, but I found the sections about writing to be really good.
He gives advice on things like setting the scene, character building, language, all those things you'd expect.
What I didn't expect was some other advice, that I found counter intuitive, but that made sense.
Like pruning your work, pretty much. After a story is done, when you're no longer so attached to it (he recommends working on something else to put that story out of your mind), go back to it, and remove every single unnecessary word.
Rewriting after it's done so you strengthen subtext.
Fun stuff. Read it several years ago, and I could understand how King is such a successful writer, he combines being a good storyteller with good technique.
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Think that's the name.
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Is King's good?
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It's not just a writing book, there's a lot about King's life there too, but I found the sections about writing to be really good.
He gives advice on things like setting the scene, character building, language, all those things you'd expect.
What I didn't expect was some other advice, that I found counter intuitive, but that made sense.
Like pruning your work, pretty much. After a story is done, when you're no longer so attached to it (he recommends working on something else to put that story out of your mind), go back to it, and remove every single unnecessary word.
Rewriting after it's done so you strengthen subtext.
Fun stuff. Read it several years ago, and I could understand how King is such a successful writer, he combines being a good storyteller with good technique.
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I might need to check out King's book. I'm always looking for good advice. Thanks!
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