Stephen King's Advice
I bought Stephen King's memoir 'On Writing' 25 years ago. It's in 2 parts – his life story and then advice on how to write.
And do you know – it’s still the best advice for writers all these years later and seeing as Stephen King earns $17 million a year – he must know something!
His best advice is:
1) Write 1000 words a day, 6 days a week.
2) Write in one set place. Close the door. Draw the curtains.
3) No distractions – No TV, Games. Internet Social Media today. Nothing.
4) No long paragraphs and ditch the adverbs – he says ‘the road to hell is paved with adverbs’.
I read in the news that bookshops are bringing out a 25th anniversary edition. It’s definitely worth a read even if you are not a writer.
And do you know – it’s still the best advice for writers all these years later and seeing as Stephen King earns $17 million a year – he must know something!
His best advice is:
1) Write 1000 words a day, 6 days a week.
2) Write in one set place. Close the door. Draw the curtains.
3) No distractions – No TV, Games. Internet Social Media today. Nothing.
4) No long paragraphs and ditch the adverbs – he says ‘the road to hell is paved with adverbs’.
I read in the news that bookshops are bringing out a 25th anniversary edition. It’s definitely worth a read even if you are not a writer.
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