The Book Pile

On Writing by Stephen King

Nov 30, 2020
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ADVICE

Read Widely

  • Read a lot, especially bad writing to boost confidence.
  • Also, read excellent writing to understand the potential of the craft.
ANECDOTE

Casino Comedy Disaster

  • Kellen Erskine recounts a disastrous casino gig where the audience was unresponsive.
  • The environment and crowd were terrible, culminating in a heckler demanding something funny.
ADVICE

Don't Give Up

  • Don't give up on your work, even if you think it's bad.
  • Stephen King almost threw away "Carrie," which launched his career.
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