Stephen King’s 6 Practical Tips Can Improve Your Writing and Editing
Everyone has a reason to give up… you don’t!
“What you know makes you unique . . . Be brave.”
— Stephen King
These are the lines from “On Writing,” — a writing memoir about writing obstacles. In addition, this book coils around an everyday wheel of writing advice.
When I bought this book, I felt like Stephen King was one of those (sleazy, old, lazy) men. But to my surprise, the King is quite the opposite. His advice is pure gold.
The autobiographical part of “On Writing” made me a terrific fan of Stephen King. Thereupon, I could relate to 70% of the problem he went through as a writer.
Since writing was his call, he got better at his craft. Stephen King, in his book, has written writing advice and lessons that can make us (pretty) fair writers.
I sometimes feel like hugging Stephen King if he was reachable— hug for all the lessons he implemented in his 64+ written novels and 15+ dramas over the years.
Here are 6 lessons from Stephen King's “On Writing” that can make your writing “pure gold.” (…If followed)
1. Beware of adverbs
- Using adverbs is the best gateway…
