Stephen king writer quotes
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Whether or not you’re a fan of horror, suspense, fantasy, brott, or science fiction novels, there’s no denying the talent held by Stephen King. Throughout his life, he’s written over 60 books which have sold over 400 million copies. The man understands how to craft a story that keeps readers engagerad from cover to cover. Lucky for the world, he decided to give us all a peek behind the curtain.
In his book, On Writing, King shares the ins and out of his life and journey as a writer. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into the creation of a novel (how a human mind thinks up the characters, dialogue, situations, and details), this book reveals it all. Read on to find 15 quotes from the book that stood out for one reason or another.
Stand-out quotes from Stephen King’s “On Writing”
If you’ve read the book, I hope you enjoy these flashbacks.
If you haven’t, here’s a preview of its gems.
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“Grammar is not just a pain in the as
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“Let’s get one thing klar right now, shall we? There is no Idea Dump, no Story Central, no Island of the Buried Bestsellers; good story ideas seem to come ganska literally from nowhere, sailing at you right out of the empty sky: two previously unrelated ideas come together and man something new under the sun. Your job isn’t to find these ideas but to recognize them when they show up” (37).
Quoting an editor from one of King’s first writing jobs (as a local sports writer): “When you write a story, you’re telling yourself the story… When you rewrite, your main job is taking out all the things that are not the story… Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open. Your stuff starts out being just for you, in other words, but then it goes out. Once you know what the story is and get it right—as right as you can, anyway—it belongs to anyone who wants to read it. Or kritisera it” (57).
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Stephen King is an American author of horror, crime, supernatural fiction, suspense and sci-fi. His books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide. His most popular works include The Shining, It, The Stand and Misery. In 2000, he published On Writing, a memoir that includes advice for aspiring writers.
Stephen King on Writing
“When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is going to hurt; revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children, but it must be done.”
“Writing isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy.”
“Description begins in the writer's imagination, but should finish in the reader's.”
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