On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft: 25th Anniversary Classic Edition

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 MCDERMIDAuthor: King, Stephen,author
Contributors: King, Stephen,author
Binding: hardcover
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language
Edition: 1
Published/Release Date: 17 Jul 2025
Format: Hardback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Hodder & Stoughton
Author/Director/Artist: Stephen King
Dimension (cm): 218x140x34 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 35x221x143 mm
Item Weight (g): 498
Package Weight (g): 490