On Writing
Stephen King · A memoir of the author's life combined with practical advice on the craft of writing.
3 people say it helped them, in their own words on Hacker News.
What people said
Two books that have helped me improve are Stephen King's On Writing and William Zinsser's On Writing Well.
My own writing improved significantly as a result of this book.
if I want to be a good ______ I need to show up, every day and _______.
Description from Open Library
On Writing is both a textbook for writers and a memoir of Stephen's life and will, thus, appeal even to those who are not aspiring writers. If you've always wondered what led Steve to become a writer and how he came to be the success he is today, this will answer those questions.
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What people got from it AI summary
Best if you want to improve your writing and learn from a working author.
- Improved their writing
- Helped them get better
- Paired well with Zinsser
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Practical tools · 288 pages
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