He shares some of his early influences (it should be no surprise that he loved horror movies as a kid) and also talks about his efforts to get published (he started as a teenager and was rejected often.) This part of the book is told with energy and humor and alone is worth a trip to the library to check out the book. On Writing begins with what King refers to as his curriculum vitae, but it’s really a collection of stories of his personal life, beginning with childhood memories and continuing through the sale of his first novel, Carrie. A scary topic in his capable storyteller’s hands would be certain to scare the crap out me, and that just isn’t my kind of adrenaline rush. As I was reading 11.22.63, I thought, “This guy’s a brilliant storyteller! Now I get it!” And it hardened my resolve never to read one of his horror novels. But he’s written some novels in genres I find more palatable, one of which is 11.22.63 (reviewed here). I must admit, I haven’t read much by Stephen King. (This in no way affects the honesty of my reviews!) All commissions will be donated to the ALS Association. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, from qualifying purchases. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. Not just for writers, it should appeal to anyone interested in how a master craftsman approaches the creative process.
In fact, On Writing is charming, insightful and full of practical advice. Surprisingly, it isn’t full of creepy crawlies. Stephen King pulls back the curtain and lets us peer into his mind.
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