Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king books. On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks passion for books. In the afterword to his acclaimed guide on writing. Can you answer ten questions pertaining to writers in various stephen king novels and short stories.
This is a true to test to see how familiar you are with the work of author. Mostly general knowledge, but a few tough ones for diehard fans. The first third of the book contains kings memoir, which includes heartfelt tidbits about his brother, mother and his long battles with alcohol and drug addiction. Stephen king to share writing tips in new short story. A memoir of the craft, stephen king shares the following reading list of 96 books, covering a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles accompanying the list is this explanation. Stephen king trivia and quizzes fun trivia quizzes. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc.
On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks. He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a go. Mar 18, 2015 stephen king is set to give his first major insights into the writing process since his acclaimed on writing, in a new collection of short stories due out this winter the bazaar of bad dreams. Second foreword this is a short book because most books about writing are. He deems one of his most salient pieces of advice on writing so important that he repeats it twice in his top 20 rules for writers. Take this quiz to learn about the man and his outlook on the craft.
In the first foreword to on writing, king talks about the fact that no one ever asks popular writers about the language. Stephen king s vivid imagination has enabled him to sell in excess of 350 million books. Stephen kings vivid imagination has enabled him to sell in excess of 350 million books. Like them or loathe them, you have to admit thats impressive. Were about to embark on a stephen king renaissance. A memoir of the craft quiz stephen king this study guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of on writing.
However, the sheer number of books 54 novels, six non. Stanley kubricks annotated copy of stephen kings the shining. Feb 18, 2016 and at age 68, king shows no sign of slowing down. On writing by stephen king is part memoir and part master class.
Nonfiction and fiction writers, bloggers and indie writers all praise this book. Originally published in 2000 by charles scribners sons, on writing is kings first book after he was involved in a car accident a year earlier. Take our fun quiz to see if youre a true fan of stephen king books. The book is also filled with writing lessons and teaches the. Since the beginning of his writing career, king has used nonheteronormative sex for shock value in his novels. Most of us have read the classic stephen king books like it, carrie, and the stand, but have you delved deep into the stephen king anthology. In the second afterword of on writing, stephen king provides a list of recommended books for aspiring authors.
Oct 03, 2000 immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. The rock bottom remainders tour america with three chords and an attitude. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Christine, the green mile, carrie, but those have left a residue in my brain.
Frequently asked questions about stephen king and his work. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Stephen king quiz all about the books, the author, movies and screenplays. Sign up for our email and well send you the best new books in your favorite genres weekly. Stephen king is set to give his first major insights into the writing process since his acclaimed on writing, in a new collection of short stories due. Stephen king has concocted thousands of pages of bizarre plot twists and unsettling characters. We have since updated to the more correct spatter, but worry the stain will never wash out. Thats not to say that there werent horror books before stephen king, but it is to say that somehow king did something a little different and broke open the field.
Nonfiction books, ebooks and even graphic novels have also come from the pen of this multiaward winning author. There are plenty of books on writing out there, mostly by writers you have never heard of and probably never will. King describes the symbolism in many of his novels and offers writers common sense advice. If youre a fan of stephen king, chances are one of his few really great books that youve missed was his non fictional on writing. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring. In other words, not only has stephen king written some genius novels and short stories, novellas, essays, and works of criticism, but hes written a lot of them51 novels. A comprehensive database of more than 21 stephen king quizzes online, test your knowledge with stephen king quiz questions. Stephen king probably wrote one of the books or films that terrified you as a child or even, as an adult.
He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a. Most fans and readers know king has written three nonfiction books and may have noticed his introductions and authors notes to his own works. Just a quiz about some of stephen king s novels and short stories. Non fiction books, e books and even graphic novels have also come from the pen of this multiaward winning author. Book quiz with 10 questions about author stephen king. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. A memoir of the craft is a memoir by american author stephen king that describes his experiences as a writer and his advice for aspiring writers. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever.
Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of. Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. Stephen king writes a letter to his 16yearold self. His work has been adapted into films, miniseries, television shows, comic books, video games, and more. But rather than impressing you with his list of books, we figured wed quiz you on how many stephen king books youve read. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers to read. With more than 60 books under his belt, stephen king is one of the most famous, successful, and prolific authors of our time. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring. Here is a distillation of some of his top tips for writers in any genre. The complete stephen king encyclopedia stephen j spignesi popular culture ink. How did some of kings most famous supernatural tales form.
Stephen king often includes other authors and writers in his works. Mar 22, 20 stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. For those unfamiliar with king, he is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. A memoir of the craft always comes up in articles, forum conversations, and books written by other writers and creatives who talk about the art of writing. Kings written some mammoth books, and theyre often about mammoth things. Since the beginning of his writing career, king has used nonheteronormative sex. May 30, 2017 over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. His colleagues and criticsand perhaps stephen king himselfmiss what makes his writing great. I hope you enjoy taking it as much as ive enjoyed making it. King doesnt read in order to study the craft but believes that there is a learning process going on when he reads. Stephen king s book and movie pet cemetery is about real life experiences he faced in his younger life how he buried his pet cat and how one of his children almost got hit by a vehicle in the road. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring writers.
Stephen kings reading list for writers books and writing. Jun 19, 2014 stephen king is one of the most popular writers of all time, and his book on writing is widely considered one of the best books on the topic. A memoir of the craft by king, stephen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you dont have time to read, you dont have the time or the tools to write. End of watch, the third book in his hardboiled detective trilogy, is due out in june. Play and see how much you know about the master of the macabre. How well do you know the dark masters bibliography. Over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. Stephen kings book and movie pet cemetery is about real life experiences he faced in his younger life how he buried his pet cat and how one of his children almost got hit by a vehicle in the road. If youre a fan of stephen king, chances are one of his few really great books that youve missed was his nonfictional on writing.
What each of these have in common is that they basically launched a new genre. Kings manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft. Stephen king has given writers a lot to think about these past few years in his numerous interviews and in his statement of craft, on writing. The first third of the book contains king s memoir, which includes heartfelt tidbits about his brother, mother and his long battles with alcohol and drug addiction. The nonfiction rocky wood and justin brooks cemetery dance. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king. It is no wonder stephen king s writing advice is so frequently sought after. The second part of the book, on writing, is where aspiring novelists might find inspiration. On writing trivia quizzes in our literature category. What genre books does stephen king write novel writing. See how much you know about the characters and places in his horror, suspense and science fiction writing in this quiz. Which of these novels was not written under stephen king s pen name rich. Stephen king turns short story into a free webcomic. A memoir of the craft, stephen king shares the following reading list of 96 books, covering a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles.
Hes got the chops to prove it, with more than 50 books on the shelves many of them major horror favorites. It is no wonder stephen kings writing advice is so frequently sought after. Long live the king hailed entertainment weekly upon publication of stephen kings on writing. Oct 11, 20 his colleagues and criticsand perhaps stephen king himselfmiss what makes his writing great. Stephen king is one of the most popular writers of all time, and his book on writing is widely considered one of the best books on the topic. I distrust plot for two reasons, king says in on writing. Our online stephen king trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top stephen king quizzes. Mar 04, 2014 if you dont have time to read, you dont have the time or the tools to write. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.