00:41 🗑 Stephen King's "On Writing" emphasizes not discarding any work; salvaging saved King's "Carrie" and taught valuable lessons from mistakes. 02:21 📝 Embrace rejections; they are steps toward eventual success, offering learning opportunities and constructive feedback. 04:30 🌍 You can write anywhere; Stephen King wrote his breakthrough novels in unconventional spaces, emphasizing comfort and psychological space over perfect settings. 06:25 💭 Dreams can mislead; King's grand writing office didn't boost productivity. Writing success isn't solely tied to ideal spaces or material dreams. 08:44 ✍ Write a messy first draft; focus on momentum and completion rather than perfecting every sentence initially, then refine in later edits. 09:57 🚪 "Write with the door closed, edit with the door open": Initially, focus on expressing freely without concern for audience; then, open up to refining for readers. 13:15 🌟 Persistence is key; despite doubts and rejections, perseverance in writing is crucial for growth and success. 15:07 📖 Read "On Writing"; Stephen King's book offers invaluable insights into the craft, industry, and mindset required for success in writing.
I write for a few online pages and I want to get a novel done one day. King's book is one of the best inspirations for anyone in the game who thinks they can't make it. Keep writing...and thank you for this page!
Stephen King is just one hugely decent human being, quite apart from being a ver-ree successful, if perhaps a wee bit formulaic, writer. His auto accident was a near tragedy, and was of course hugely painful. His recovery and re-building of his life have been an inspiration to watch.
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I think this book is my favorite from Stephen King. I've enjoyed many of his novels, but horror is not my thing actually. But as a person, an author, he's undoubtedly a master. As to a few of the comments that the book doesn't cover the business of writing... my thoughts are, there is no business if you don't get the writing accomplished. I think that's what I cherish the most, Stephen sharing the process and the stories surrounding the process gives me context. Like you said, there is no perfect space... just find what works.
I keep the door shut but it doesn't help much. Most of my writing is at home where my adult children still live. Even when I am squirreled away in my room, there's a lot of distractions going on throughout the house that pull my attention away from my writing. The biggest help from me has been wearing earplugs. Either I'll wear the earplugs as is, or layer them up with a pair of headphones playing some white noise or Lo-Fi music over it. Even when the house is quiet, I sometimes use my earplugs. I find that the extra layer of nothingness really helps my concentration.
Thank you! Talking about the dream, King mentioned in "On Writing" that he had dreams that also became part of the stories. Yes, indeed, he does not mention that dream of being a great writer. I just wonder if the dreams came from memories or imaginations. He writes for his passion and pleasure. He advised to not to think about how much the pay is.
Maybe I should have something in a desk drawer but I don't. My earliest stuff in particular was published by a small press but not published by me. I have since published my own later works, and have begun revising and re-releasing that earlier stuff.
Any advice about Process should understood in the context of Individuality. Messy Fast Draft vs Slower Clean Draft - who cares which Process or Method the writer uses? Each writer needs to discover what best works for him or her.
Laundry!?!??!?!? Yaiks! I am doing that! I thought it's just me! Because I'm currently staying in one of the rooms of the boarding house I own and it's usually hot in my room and the only open space for me in it is in our laundry area and outdoor dining. I always dreamed a better place to write at but somehow I have formed the overview on these weird writing places and manner. I tried to write on the roof as well and in my car. While doing house chores or driving I brainstorm my ideas. I'm crazy about it!😄 And I put my earphones on to listen to writing lectures at youtube to learn because I'm a management major not an english major but my english grades are not that bad. I explore Stephen King, Bramdon Sanderson and some Indie authors and book youtubers. I enjoy it! It makes me feel alive! That's what's important, I guess. Writing brings me to a zone where I can forget all about the worries of the world and explore more wonderful things and possibilities!!
I love King's book on writing. However, reader beware, there's next to nothing in it on GETTING PUBLISHED...which is the kind of information most aspiring writers are looking for.
Joanna Penn writes brilliantly about writing as a business. And Carole Blake's book 'From Pitch to Publication' is great on finding an agent and traditional publishing deal :)
@@nicolanovelist thank you for the suggestions...again, King's book On Writing, fantastic and he is my favorite author. I've concluded that he didn't say much about the business end because he came in the traditional way with an agent.
All the "entrepreneurs" books have the opposite problem: they're all about raising money and not about how to be doing worthwhile stuff. The fact is, money is not a problem: if you're doing worthwhile stuff money will just bleed out of the walls, floor, and ceiling at you. King has it right: if your book is together, it'll probably get published.
@@grannygrammar6436 you're right. I was just trying to warn those who were seeking info on how to get published versus how to write better. Personally, I think King is spot on correct but I also believe that because of the market and profit motivation, a lot of great fiction will never see the light of day. Remember, King attributes at least part of his success to LUCK.
@@stevencorey1278 No disagreements, and yes, you're right about luck. It's part of everything -- and you can make some of it but a lot of it just floats around free in the Universe and does what it does.
I dont think "write with the door close and edit with the door open" means that. I think it means to get your story across and accept opinions/changes. Don't be stubborn.
King's book, "Desperation," is the essence of evil, brought out in the darkest form you can't possibly imagine. It is his GREATEST work, ALL 690 pages of it. A MUST READ!
00:41 🗑 Stephen King's "On Writing" emphasizes not discarding any work; salvaging saved King's "Carrie" and taught valuable lessons from mistakes.
02:21 📝 Embrace rejections; they are steps toward eventual success, offering learning opportunities and constructive feedback.
04:30 🌍 You can write anywhere; Stephen King wrote his breakthrough novels in unconventional spaces, emphasizing comfort and psychological space over perfect settings.
06:25 💭 Dreams can mislead; King's grand writing office didn't boost productivity. Writing success isn't solely tied to ideal spaces or material dreams.
08:44 ✍ Write a messy first draft; focus on momentum and completion rather than perfecting every sentence initially, then refine in later edits.
09:57 🚪 "Write with the door closed, edit with the door open": Initially, focus on expressing freely without concern for audience; then, open up to refining for readers.
13:15 🌟 Persistence is key; despite doubts and rejections, perseverance in writing is crucial for growth and success.
15:07 📖 Read "On Writing"; Stephen King's book offers invaluable insights into the craft, industry, and mindset required for success in writing.
This is really good advice for any writer, whether looking to become a professional or just in daily life.
I write for a few online pages and I want to get a novel done one day. King's book is one of the best inspirations for anyone in the game who thinks they can't make it.
Keep writing...and thank you for this page!
GO FOR IT MAN! I'm currently working on MY FIRST novel. Work on it! Get it DONE. I remind myself EVERYDAY, 'the book's NOT gonna write itself.'
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i hope your book isn't as boring and cliched as the way you post. jesus christ smh
Stephen King is just one hugely decent human being, quite apart from being a ver-ree successful, if perhaps a wee bit formulaic, writer.
His auto accident was a near tragedy, and was of course hugely painful. His recovery and re-building of his life have been an inspiration to watch.
I think this book is my favorite from Stephen King. I've enjoyed many of his novels, but horror is not my thing actually. But as a person, an author, he's undoubtedly a master. As to a few of the comments that the book doesn't cover the business of writing... my thoughts are, there is no business if you don't get the writing accomplished. I think that's what I cherish the most, Stephen sharing the process and the stories surrounding the process gives me context. Like you said, there is no perfect space... just find what works.
Totally agree Rene!
I keep the door shut but it doesn't help much. Most of my writing is at home where my adult children still live.
Even when I am squirreled away in my room, there's a lot of distractions going on throughout the house that pull my attention away from my writing.
The biggest help from me has been wearing earplugs.
Either I'll wear the earplugs as is, or layer them up with a pair of headphones playing some white noise or Lo-Fi music over it.
Even when the house is quiet, I sometimes use my earplugs. I find that the extra layer of nothingness really helps my concentration.
Thank you! Talking about the dream, King mentioned in "On Writing" that he had dreams that also became part of the stories. Yes, indeed, he does not mention that dream of being a great writer. I just wonder if the dreams came from memories or imaginations. He writes for his passion and pleasure. He advised to not to think about how much the pay is.
Thank you! and love your voice! Very calming and joyfous.
Good interview.
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Shout out to Tabitha King! Thank you for being so wise.
Maybe I should have something in a desk drawer but I don't. My earliest stuff in particular was published by a small press but not published by me. I have since published my own later works, and have begun revising and re-releasing that earlier stuff.
Very interesting please provide a picture of the book an title 💚is this new version ? this book does not look like the american style
Any advice about Process should understood in the context of Individuality. Messy Fast Draft vs Slower Clean Draft - who cares which Process or Method the writer uses? Each writer needs to discover what best works for him or her.
Nice video!
thanks
Wow, that coffee shop had Cyrillic script. So cool
Laundry!?!??!?!? Yaiks! I am doing that! I thought it's just me! Because I'm currently staying in one of the rooms of the boarding house I own and it's usually hot in my room and the only open space for me in it is in our laundry area and outdoor dining. I always dreamed a better place to write at but somehow I have formed the overview on these weird writing places and manner. I tried to write on the roof as well and in my car. While doing house chores or driving I brainstorm my ideas. I'm crazy about it!😄 And I put my earphones on to listen to writing lectures at youtube to learn because I'm a management major not an english major but my english grades are not that bad. I explore Stephen King, Bramdon Sanderson and some Indie authors and book youtubers. I enjoy it! It makes me feel alive! That's what's important, I guess. Writing brings me to a zone where I can forget all about the worries of the world and explore more wonderful things and possibilities!!
There are many ways to everything
Very good!
Thanks!
Imagine a heckler saying, "She should have left Carrie in the trash." --Ohhhh! Just to rib him.
I love King's book on writing. However, reader beware, there's next to nothing in it on GETTING PUBLISHED...which is the kind of information most aspiring writers are looking for.
Joanna Penn writes brilliantly about writing as a business. And Carole Blake's book 'From Pitch to Publication' is great on finding an agent and traditional publishing deal :)
@@nicolanovelist thank you for the suggestions...again, King's book On Writing, fantastic and he is my favorite author. I've concluded that he didn't say much about the business end because he came in the traditional way with an agent.
All the "entrepreneurs" books have the opposite problem: they're all about raising money and not about how to be doing worthwhile stuff. The fact is, money is not a problem: if you're doing worthwhile stuff money will just bleed out of the walls, floor, and ceiling at you.
King has it right: if your book is together, it'll probably get published.
@@grannygrammar6436 you're right. I was just trying to warn those who were seeking info on how to get published versus how to write better. Personally, I think King is spot on correct but I also believe that because of the market and profit motivation, a lot of great fiction will never see the light of day. Remember, King attributes at least part of his success to LUCK.
@@stevencorey1278
No disagreements, and yes, you're right about luck. It's part of everything -- and you can make some of it but a lot of it just floats around free in the Universe and does what it does.
Grab an occult theme, write your story
I dont think "write with the door close and edit with the door open" means that. I think it means to get your story across and accept opinions/changes. Don't be stubborn.
I'm pretty sure it means what I said. Have you read the book?
What a woman.
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King's book, "Desperation," is the essence of evil, brought out in the darkest form you can't possibly imagine. It is his GREATEST work, ALL 690 pages of it.
A MUST READ!
The MOVIE VERSION of the book "Desperation"... SUCKED ASS! King was PISSED at how BAD the movie was. It was a GREAT story ... turned to DOGSHIT!