In the second afterword of on writing, stephen king provides a list of recommended books for aspiring authors. Kings manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft. Carrie, it, the stand, the shining, the gunslinger, 112263. A memoir of the craft, stephen king shares the following reading list of 96 books, covering a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles. A memoir of the craft is a memoir by american author stephen king that describes his experiences as a writer and his advice for aspiring writers.
Stephen kings reading list for writers books and writing. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king books. If you stacked up all of stephen kings books, theyd be taller than the man himself. Rowling and stephen king could both teach us lessons for days. Author quiz, novel quiz, king, stephen, stephen king.
Stephen king is one of the most prolific writers of the last 100 years. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Next year, the shining, one of kings bestknown books. Our online stephen king trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top stephen king quizzes. The writing style of stephen king freelancewriting. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Stephen king is an alltime great, arguably one of the most popular novelists the world has ever seen. A comprehensive database of more than 21 stephen king quizzes online, test your knowledge with stephen king quiz questions. In 1999 stephen king was almost killed when a van whose driver wasnt paying attention rammed into him at the crest of a hill. See how much you know about the characters and places in his horror, suspense and science fiction writing in this quiz. Stephen king turns short story into a free webcomic. Stay away from recreational drugs stephen king reads from his upcoming sequel to the shining.
My primary writing project during the past year has been to write a memoir. And theres a good chance that hes inspired more people to start writing than any other. These quizzes assess reading for the following sections. Many have been turned into some of the most memorable horror films of the 20th and 21st centuries. Stephen king has become a writing legend with books that span many genres. Stephen king has concocted thousands of pages of bizarre plot twists and unsettling characters. Can you identify the language based on the various covers of the different stephen king novels. In the end, its about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. If youre a fan of stephen king, chances are one of his few really great books that youve missed was his nonfictional on writing. Stephen king probably wrote one of the books or films that terrified you as a child or even, as an adult.
This download contains two multiplechoice reading comprehension quizzes, with accompanying keys, for use with stephen king s on writing, his memoirinvaluable writing handbook. How much do you know about stephen king, the master of. For more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. A memoir of the craft by stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of. There is a reason why stephen king is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. With nearly 100 books to his name, the task of choosing one to read can be daunting, so im here to take the guesswork out for you.
He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a. In our final extract from his new book, on writing, stephen king reveals six key rules for writing a bestseller. Described in the guardian as the most remarkable storyteller in modern american literature, stephen king writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the. Take this quiz to learn about the man and his outlook on the craft. Aug 10, 2018 which stephen king book should you read first. In some 45 years of writing, stephen king has published 31,271 pages across 59 novels, plus five. Stephen king s vivid imagination has enabled him to sell in excess of 350 million books. Over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring writers. Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. A memoir of the craft, touches on each of these activities. Writing isnt about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends.
The first third of the book contains kings memoir, which includes heartfelt tidbits about his brother, mother and his long battles with alcohol and drug addiction. In the afterword to his acclaimed guide on writing. Nonfiction books, e books and even graphic novels have also come from the pen of this multiaward winning author. We have since updated to the more correct spatter, but. Stephen king is writing about the art of writing in this book. Stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. In the first foreword to on writing, king talks about the fact that no one ever asks popular writers about the language.
King had to undergo whats commonly referred to as p. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Take note, as this is your chance to have a story published in the paperback. Stephen king is a master of horror with over 50 published novels and nearly 200 short stories. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. All of the best stephen king books, ranked reedsy discovery. Stephen king has given writers a lot to think about these past few years in his numerous interviews and in his statement of craft, on writing. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Stephen kings vivid imagination has enabled him to sell in excess of 350 million books.
Stephen kings greatest writing advice is the nobullshit version of all those rejection letters writers receive, probably because he got a ton himself over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. Like them or loathe them, you have to admit thats impressive. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers. Oct 27, 2015 stephen king is a master of horror with over 50 published novels and nearly 200 short stories. Please note that quizzes on individual short stories or novellas will be under the title of the book they came out in the body is under different seasons, for. Book quiz with 10 questions about author stephen king. Test your knowledge on this literature quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring. Originally published in 2000 by charles scribners sons, on writing is kings first book after he was involved in a car accident a year earlier. Described in the guardian as the most remarkable storyteller in modern american literature, stephen king writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down. Jul 06, 2010 stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Frequently asked questions about stephen king and his work. In 2010, scribner republished the memoir as a 10th anniversary edition, which also featured.
Jun 25, 2002 this volume really contains two books. A portion of the book is devoted to the accident and his recovery. Oct 30, 2015 stephen king is an alltime great, arguably one of the most popular novelists the world has ever seen. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc.
A list of stephen king s written works, organized alphabetically. He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a go. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Play and see how much you know about the master of the macabre.
Literature quiz language by stephen king book cover. Oct 01, 2000 in our final extract from his new book, on writing, stephen king reveals six key rules for writing a bestseller. If there are two dates, they refer to when he started writing it and. Stephen king quiz all about the books, the author, movies and screenplays. We have since updated to the more correct spatter, but worry the stain will never wash out.
How well do you know the dark masters bibliography. Jun 16, 2019 can you name the novels stephen king has written. On writing trivia quizzes in our literature category. Fans of stephen king should also check out this amazing graphic of the steph en king universe designed by australian illustrator gillian james, as well as this video in which king discusses the art of the short story. Hes written dozens of novels and hundreds of short stories, many of which have become. Mostly general knowledge, but a few tough ones for diehard fans.
On writing, as its title suggests, is stephen kings book on how to write. That way, he argues, he can finish a 180,000word book in three months. This download contains two multiplechoice reading comprehension quizzes, with accompanying keys, for use with stephen kings on writing, his memoirinvaluable writing handbook. Like you cannot hope to sweep someone else away by the force of your writing until it has been done to you. A list of stephen kings written works, organized alphabetically. On writing questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and. But if youre still figuring out your writing style hint. Long live the king hailed entertainment weekly upon publication of stephen kings on writing. A memoir of the craft quiz stephen king this study guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of on writing.
A memoir of the craft by stephen king and find out how well you know the book. May 30, 2017 stephen kings greatest writing advice is the nobullshit version of all those rejection letters writers receive, probably because he got a ton himself over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. Colonel sanders sold a hell of a lot of fried chicken, but im not sure anyone wants to know how he made it. Because readers can identify with many of kings threedimensional, dynamic characters, his stories captivate and engage his loyal fans and firsttime readers. For two generations of literary thrillseekers, his very name is synonymous with horror. His work has been adapted into films, miniseries, television shows, comic books, video games, and more. Mar 04, 2014 if you dont have time to read, you dont have the time or the tools to write. He sets himself the goal of writing 2,000 words a day. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Jan 20, 2018 can you identify the language based on the various covers of the different stephen king novels. Stephen kings legacy as a bestselling horrorpsychological fiction writer is attributed to his writing style. Stephen king is the author of 52 novels and around 200 short stories. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on.
An earlier version of this quiz asked you to pick a blood splatter. Mar 22, 20 stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. Many of his books have been adapted into movies, including it, carrie, the dark tower series, and the shining. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king. On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks.
The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Can you answer ten questions pertaining to writers in various stephen king novels and short stories. Not all of his books are scary, such as the green mile, which highlights the authors versatile writing abilities, but a number of his thrillers are considered classics. On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks passion for books. He deems one of his most salient pieces of advice on writing so important that he repeats it twice in his top 20 rules for writers. Oct 11, 2012 there is a reason why stephen king is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Stanley kubricks annotated copy of stephen kings the shining. Kings first novel carrie was published in 1974 and others followed including salems lot, the shining and misery. It is no wonder stephen kings writing advice is so frequently sought after. If you dont have time to read, you dont have the time or the. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details.
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