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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

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Arguably the only craft book that writers agree on, and also a rare glimpse into the life of a modern legend. Alongside bits of memoir, Stephen King provides invaluable lessons on craft while still entertaining with his sheer ability to write well.

*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.

“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing a...

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