Comments on: On Writing

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:25:29 +0000

I had to stop reading Stephen King after “It” – I got too scared!! I remember reading the book on a sunny beach, and feeling goosebumps rising at a descriptive passage. *shiver* I think he is an excellent writer, but his choice (?) of genre has limited recognition of his skill.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:48:39 +0000

I do like Stephen King, but I've recommended this book to plenty of people who don't like his writing. What he has to say about the writing process and the discpline required seems relevant to anyone who's interested in writing. He's just so down-to-earth and practical about it. .-= Teresa´s last blog ..North and South =-.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:32 +0000

I’ve read one or two King novels, but this book is one of my all-time favorites.

By: Jenners

Jenners — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:35:16 +0000

I really enjoyed this book too … I thought it was a wonderful insight into a real writer’s world. And I admire Mr. King … not all of his books are for me but some of them are terrific…really really good.
.-= Jenners´s last blog ..2010 100+ Book Reading Challenge =-.

By: Ali (worducopia)

Ali (worducopia) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:52:30 +0000

I so wanted to like a Stephen King book after reading this one. I tried a couple of them (including The Stand) and gave up. This one's great, though, and I had a lot more respect for him as a writer after reading it. .-= Ali (worducopia)´s last blog ..Unfinished Friday: Lady MacBeth's Daughter =-.

By: Florinda

Florinda — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:27:43 +0000

This is the only Stephen King book I’ve ever read, and I liked it a lot – the memoir portions were interesting, and the writing advice was very practical and down-to-earth. Still not interested in his horror fiction, though…
.-= Florinda´s last blog ..Book talk: Back to Deep Valley High School with Betsy =-.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:41:48 +0000

I don't think that one has to be a fan of horror to appreciate "On Writing" by Stephen King. I read this one a couple months ago, and felt that Stephen King had good advice and brought up things for me to ponder, especially for the way that I write my blog. .-= Valerie´s last blog ..Some Mini-Reviews =-.

By: Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books

Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:40:00 +0000

I used to read all the Stephen King I could get my hands on … then I got scared and stopped reading his horror!

I like the sound of this book, and the attitude King has about writing. I think I’m spending more time reading about writing than actually writing these days …

(and a parenthetical just to be fun!)
.-= Dawn – She is Too Fond of Books´s last blog ..Christmas Cooking: Magic Reindeer Food =-.

By: Ti

Ti — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:19:44 +0000

If I double dog dared you to read The Stand, would you?

By: diane

diane — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:25:17 +0000

I enjoyed the audio version of this when I listened to it over 5 years ago. I can still recall parts of it, especially his references to writing as a child, and things he had to say about his mother. Great review! .-= diane´s last blog ..Library Loot 12-18-09 =-.