In the book’s final section, King shares in detail the accident he had in June 1999, when he was hit by a van while taking a walk near his summer house in Maine. Stephen King has been described as the master of horror, but trust me, there is nothing horrific in this one. I’ve usually found some time to read, but now I’m really working hard to find time to write, as well.Įven if you’re not planning on becoming a writer, this is an entertaining and very enjoyable read, which I highly recommend. Among these, one that really stuck with me is his advice on “if you want to be a writer, you need to both write and read a lot” (not his exact words, but that’s the idea). He also shares thoughts and insights about the craft that are absolutely worth reading. It’s not only about Stephen King’s beginnings, but in it he also provides advice on the tools you need to have in your “toolbox” to become a writer. If you’re a writer or would like to become one On Writing is definitely a book you should read. I won’t spoil this for you, but his story about the nail on the wall, which he later replaced with a spike when it could no longer hold more rejection slips, is a true demonstration of how perseverance and hard work pay off. An example of resiliency and perseverance, he takes readers through his first writing experiences and how he bounced back from rejection - yes, hard to believe, but at first his stories were rejected a number of times. Reading it was actually fun and refreshing - it’s a memoir in which, through his unique writing style and sense of humor, King shares memories of his childhood, his early writing days, and how he built his successful career. Written by Stephen King, you would think On Writing is a horror book, but it’s actually far from it.

On Writing by Stephen King