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Stephen King's Biography and Writing Journey
Stephen King's biography is an incredible journey of frustration, luck, and success. As a math teacher, he threw away his first book in frustration, but his wife discovered it and urged him to continue. He sold the book for $10,000 and later received a surprising offer of $400,000 for the paperback rights. King initially misheard the amount as $40,000, which would have still been a big achievement. This story highlights the ups and downs of King's writing career, making it a must-listen for aspiring authors.
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