Comments on: Stephen King’s Immensely Helpful Book “On Writing”

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By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:56:59 +0000

In reply to Mollie Lyon. Yes, I wonder if the key is starting to work early in the morning! Will try that after my half term break!

By: Mollie Lyon

Mollie Lyon — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:43:28 +0000

Any time I read about Steven King’s writing, an interview or a post from his book, I am inspired. His children also write as do mine. I even sampled his writing again and loved his story telling. His live interviews have more vulgarity than I want to hear, but his work habits are much to be imitated. I don’t think I could surpass his prolific volumes, as I first wanted to use emulate.

By: Mollie Lyon

Mollie Lyon — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 17:36:51 +0000

In reply to Emma. Emma, I found that as I looked at past posts. I write to get it out, but haven't been as vigilant in editing. And I need to write more, just to write.

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:20:30 +0000

In reply to Tanya Marlow. Thanks, Tanya, and welcome to my new blog:-)

By: Tanya Marlow

Tanya Marlow — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:34:54 +0000

Really helpful summary – thanks!

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:56:32 +0000

In reply to Emma.

Thanks, Emma. I have only recently started printing out my blog posts, and trying (not always successfully) to cut 10%. Editing is like a free writing and thinking lesson–so I figured out why not do it.

I guessed I reached the point at which I could grow my audience through more posting, and more flogging my posts and more networking (but my energy and time are limited) or by getting better through more editing, revising and more careful writing, and I chose the latter as being more beneficial in the long run!

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:51:11 +0000

That sounds like a great book! I used to love reading Stephen King – I must try his stuff again. I need to be more disciplined in my own writing, I think – most of my blog posts are essentially streams of consciousness and I post them without re-reading or editing, so I could do with some work there.
It’s true what he says – and what I’ve read you saying – that to write better we need to read more. Something I have not been doing much of (in terms of books, rather than blogs) recently.
Thank you very much for posting about what he says! Like your blog as always!