On Writing
Steven King has gifted us with a compelling account of his development as a writer and with reams of sage advice about how to cultivate the writers in ourselves. The first half of the book details King's adolescence, education, adulthood and career, and his entry into the world of professional writing, starting with his submission of sci-fi short stories to novelty magazines and the thrills of eventually being paid for his work. He paints a vivid picture...
