On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft in The Writing Process

Aug 21, 2012 Massimo Marino rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I enjoyed On Writing for multiple reasons.

Stephen King covers various aspects of being a writer, the mechanics, what to expect, what could word—and works for him—and he is not keeping secrets. I felt very much like having been allowed in his room and chat with him. The style he chose is that of an informal discussion with his reader.

A lot of what he says resonated with me, and with my experience as a writer of my novel, Daimones. I liked a lot some of his closing remarks about writing: "Writing I enjoyed On Writing for multiple reasons.

Stephen King covers various aspects of being a writer, the mechanics, what to expect, what could word—and works for him—and he is not keeping secrets. I felt very much like having been allowed in his room and chat with him. The style he chose is that of an informal discussion with his reader.

A lot of what he says resonated with me, and with my experience as a writer of my novel, Daimones. I liked a lot some of his closing remarks about writing: "Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay?"

In an interview appeared on the blog Lauries' thoughts—http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspo... said, "People talk about the "page turner" to describe a good story, something were conflict appear at every page, almost. There's truth in there but it is not the end of it. I think a good story has to make you feel you are part of it, you turn the pages because you care and want to be reassured that something bad is not going to happen (or it is if you hate the character). A good story should make you laugh, cry, feel sadness and happiness, move you to tears, and losing track of time. It will not happen with every reader or at the same places in the story, but if it happens here and there, to some, even one, then the story has reached its goal to please a reader, allow him to escape and live in the same lucid-dream the writer used to create a different world." You will never do with everyone, and never in the same places for different people. You will do sometimes, for some people, and when that happens, it should make you happy.

"On Writing", again using Stephen King's words, is "a permission slip: you can, you should, and if you're brave enough to start, you will. Writing is magic, as much the water of life as any other creative art. The water is free. So drink."

Be brave enough, you can. ...more

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Mar 08, 2014 Francesco Zampa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: capolavori

Il libro permette al lettore di scoprire i segreti del Re e allo scrittore di testare il suo metodo. Il segreto, è la prima cosa che si scopre, non è affatto un segreto. Si tratta di avere qualcosa da dire e di farlo non per guadagnare o per altro, ma per il piacere di creare una storia che allieterà qualcuno. Non tutti, non si può. Quattrocento milioni di persone se siete Lui, molti meno se non lo siete: l'importante è che il vostro lavoro piaccia a qualcuno, e se lo avete scritto qualcuno a cu ...more

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Jul 31, 2013 Tammy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I think I am 100% glad I read this book. Now off to write my 1000 words and stay away from rogue vans...

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Jun 14, 2009 Kelli rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: nonfiction, jan2011

I have always enjoyed reading Stephen King, and this work of nonfiction is no different. In it he addresses all of the issues I have with poor writing. I think this should be required reading for every aspiring writer.

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