- Is this a writing manual or a memoir?
- Both. Roughly half is King's life story and half is practical advice on craft, with a short section on revision and a reading list.
- Is it suitable for beginners?
- Yes. It assumes you want to write fiction but does not require prior publication or an MFA. The advice is plain and example-driven.
- Does it cover plotting and outlining?
- Barely. King favors situation-first writing over outlines, so look to other craft books for structure and plot mechanics.
- Is this the same as earlier editions?
- The text is King's 2000 book plus a later 'On Living' section about his accident. This edition is the Scribner paperback.
- Do I need to like horror to enjoy it?
- No. The examples come mostly from King's own work, but the lessons apply to any genre of fiction.
- Where is the On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft cheapest?
- At alibris, for $3.22, 84% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including BiggerBooks, ThriftBooks.com, Half Price Books, AbeBooks.com, Blackwell's.