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On Writing by Stephen King - Summary
Mar 25, 2024
Explore Stephen King's writing journey, advice for aspiring writers, and perseverance in the literary world. Learn about lessons in resilience, writing style, clarity, and the importance of consistent reading and writing to enhance skills.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing rejection as part of the writing journey can lead to eventual success, as exemplified by Stephen King's persistence.
- Writing with strong, direct language and avoiding adverbs and passive tense can enhance the impact and engagement of a story.
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Perseverance through Rejection
During his early writing years, Stephen King faced numerous rejections, where his stories were met with harsh feedback like 'no' or 'not good enough.' Reject slips filled a nail on his wall, each one pushing him to keep playing the game of rejection. This persistence paid off after twenty years of writing when his breakthrough came with the sale of the publishing rights to 'Carrie.' This lesson in resilience taught King that embracing rejection as part of the journey can lead to eventual success.
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