On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
On Writing rightly has a reputation for being THE book to read if you want to write and I think any wannabe writer would be foolish to overlook it. Whether you like King's books or not (I've only read two of them), he undeniably knows how to write a good story. His back catalogue of bestsellers - ranging from thrillers to fantasy - is a testament to that.
This is such a useful handbook for those hankering to write fiction (he gives tips on everything from finding a place to write to finding an agent) that there's not much for those who don't want to write. There are some straightforward memoir bits - for example, the "CV" section charts his childhood - but there is a lot (a lot!) of detail about writing fiction. As I have no plans to write a novel, I did find myself skipping some bits to be honest. Still, I also learnt a fair bit that I will try to apply to my writing (should I ever figure out what it is I do want to write).
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