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Stephen King
From the time he was seven, Stephen King dreamed of writing horror stories. This biography follows King from his humble childhood to famous adulthood.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 1999
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June 29, 2014
I enjoyed this book a lot. It was a short read that I devoured in one sitting at the library (admittedly I did skip the stuff about King's foray into the directing world, but I will go back to it--I didn't today because I ran out of time and lost my library card and don't have $5 to buy a new one).
It had some interesting information about his routine that I don't recall him mentioning in On Writing, and that is the long walk he takes before even starting his 2000 words. I think that's interesting mainly because I always assumed--due to Ray Bradbury's influence--he woke up and went immediately to his typewriter or keyboard. It's details like that I find extremely interesting because I think they reveal more about the creative process than any self-help book could ever hope to.
I'll admit I haven't read any other Stephen King biographies, but this is certainly a short one that I would recommend.
It had some interesting information about his routine that I don't recall him mentioning in On Writing, and that is the long walk he takes before even starting his 2000 words. I think that's interesting mainly because I always assumed--due to Ray Bradbury's influence--he woke up and went immediately to his typewriter or keyboard. It's details like that I find extremely interesting because I think they reveal more about the creative process than any self-help book could ever hope to.
I'll admit I haven't read any other Stephen King biographies, but this is certainly a short one that I would recommend.
March 15, 2023
sharers that his pops skipped at an early age (secret agent?) his mom works hard to raise him and his brother. share his earliest writings and reading interests.
goes to college to be a teacher, submits stores to magazines and eventually 'carrie' is selected for publication. mentions sources of successful materials. fans enjoy his work, critics and even his publisher dismiss him.
charity, mentions possible story ideas for the future, b/w images.
goes to college to be a teacher, submits stores to magazines and eventually 'carrie' is selected for publication. mentions sources of successful materials. fans enjoy his work, critics and even his publisher dismiss him.
charity, mentions possible story ideas for the future, b/w images.
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