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On Writing is a memoir and a book on the craft of writing by the master of the macabre Stephen King. Summary of the Book Stephen King is one of the biggest names in horror writing. His success has inspired several dozens of writers to take up the pen, hoping to find a tenth of the money King has made. Critics panned his books initially, and King has written through hell or high water. He remarks that although people ask popular fiction writers about where they get their ideas, they never ask them about the language. In this inspirational book on the art of writing, and the love of living, Stephen King speaks about everything he has wanted to. He offers a look into his writing process, and how he threw away the manuscript for Carrie before his wife Tabitha convinced him to give it one more shot. He explains how he nailed his rejection letters to the wall, using a large spike to hold the letters once the nail could hold them no longer. He also speaks about the writing itself, how he relies on Strunk and White for advice, and how he edits his work. He offers readers a look into the writing process he followed in writing 1408. He also explains how his accident, which nearly cost him his life, changed it forever. It also changed the subject of this book, and he reveals how much of an effect nearly dying has on a writer. A seminal book for everyone dreaming of becoming a writer, this will surely inspire you to take up the pen again and again in the face of rejection. About Stephen King Stephen King is an American novelist and short story writer. Best known for his books: Carrie, Cujo, the Dark Tower series and the Shining, King is considered one of the greatest horror writers in this generation. For more of King's memoirs, look out for a copy of his Danse Macabre.