I'm finally getting around to listening to this. I've had the book since its come out and have been so crazy busy then I never get a chance to sit down and read it. I really like hearing the audible and Stephen King reading it to us. He's such a phenomenal talent
Love and respect. Gratitude for you, for writing this book, and for reading it to us in your own unique style. A treasure for all time, for me. When you first published, it was my constant companion. Through a lost time of hell, a cherished comfort. And now, in my older years, my oldest remaining friend. Sincere gratitude, Mr. King. Thank you for this magical time travel of the most amazingly faithful friendship and inspiration. What better time for me to indulge my joy than a quiet Thanksgiving day and evening.
... I know, i know i did what he's suggesting NOT to do, that is NOT reading. 😂 But, I truly love hearing him narrate this. I see comments complaining about him not jumping right into how to write. I feel like knowing what lead him unto the path to become a writer is extremely important. I like hearing about his formative years and what molded him into becoming a writer. This is a fantastic audible. I truly appreciate the wit and wisdom.
Thank you for sharing this. I bought the original book but referencing both this audiobook and the paperback has helped me greatly. It’s a fantastic book that is no bs and wrote simply.
3:06:05 I read this book years ago,when it first came out. Across several successful careers, blue-collar and white-collar, some banal,and some quite dangerous,I carried Uncle Oren's words with me,and will teach them to my future sons. Thank you Sir.
Lmao, he certainly has a great sense of humor. Everytime he says "Pow", I get PTSD imagining the scene with the babysitter farting on his face. So I always physically react in those times.
Wait, let's rewind. What if the son's teacher had asked him to compose a song? If the instructions were a bit different than "practice for half an hour". Something like: You ain't gonna go anywhere without dry practice, as the sax is a demanding instrument to play. Instead of the son playing on stage in his middle school half a year later we get an individual who is unlikely to try any new things, as only "practice makes perfect" rather that "try to enjoy playing the instrument".
Except for the circumstances of the accident, some of the descriptives sound like Paul Sheldon's injuries. Thankfully, Steve was in a hospital, and not in the guest room of his #1 fan.
How about, "John stopped long enough to head into the bathroom..." It makes the point without getting into the stall or standing at the urinal with him. "Let's eat, Grandma!" vs. "Let's eat Grandma!" Good grammar saves lives.🤣
Stephen King seems like the kind of guy you could sit in a coffee bar with and just talk and laugh and drink Lattes with til your bladders scream for mercy! Soooo right on the ADVERBS. I loathe them. I know of well-known authors who use adverbs and it drives me buggy! Especially if I'm listening to the audiobook. Painful. Like long fingernails down the old-fashioned chalkboard. OUCH!!!!
I managed to sit through this whole 8 hours in several sittings. It sure feels like painkillers talking to me and I'm glad I didn't actually read or bought the book.
@@raystargazer7468Of course not! I think it was an important event in his life. He was hurt and terrified and felt betrayed. Later in his writing he was able to draw on these feelings. "Write what you know." Did you expect his book to be an outline, 1 2 3 on how to write?
@@kat4005 No, but I expect it to be interesting. His own wife told him he shouldn´t be boring her with non essential stuff. For me this is mundane. Who gives a shit the doctor hurt him? We all get hurt, but talk about the cool stuff! This should have been left out. F%cking doctors appointment.. Pft. Who gives a shit?
@@raystargazer7468 okay, I get it but I think it was a big deal to him at the time. His wife meant boring her with non essential stuff in his writing. This was an experience and it was a horrible experience so that’s why I think it belongs in the book. Remember, he’s only 4. We can disagree.
I'm finally getting around to listening to this. I've had the book since its come out and have been so crazy busy then I never get a chance to sit down and read it. I really like hearing the audible and Stephen King reading it to us. He's such a phenomenal talent
Good Lord, this book is amazing! Thank you for uploading this book. Peace
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No, I don't think I will.
Stephen King is my hero. He is who I want to be as an author. Thank you for uploading his book On Writing.
Love and respect. Gratitude for you, for writing this book, and for reading it to us in your own unique style. A treasure for all time, for me. When you first published, it was my constant companion. Through a lost time of hell, a cherished comfort. And now, in my older years, my oldest remaining friend. Sincere gratitude, Mr. King. Thank you for this magical time travel of the most amazingly faithful friendship and inspiration.
What better time for me to indulge my joy than a quiet Thanksgiving day and evening.
... I know, i know i did what he's suggesting NOT to do, that is NOT reading. 😂 But, I truly love hearing him narrate this. I see comments complaining about him not jumping right into how to write. I feel like knowing what lead him unto the path to become a writer is extremely important. I like hearing about his formative years and what molded him into becoming a writer.
This is a fantastic audible. I truly appreciate the wit and wisdom.
His unique way of approaching "writing"...I surely enjoyed the ride!!
Thank you
Thank you for sharing this. I bought the original book but referencing both this audiobook and the paperback has helped me greatly.
It’s a fantastic book that is no bs and wrote simply.
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I read this book years ago,when it first came out.
Across several successful careers,
blue-collar and white-collar,
some banal,and some quite dangerous,I carried Uncle Oren's words with me,and will teach them to my future sons.
Thank you Sir.
Stepen King: "These are not memoires." and then starts telling his whole youth! LOL
Wow!! I listened to this driving from Colorado to Michigan. I enjoyed every moment. Thank you for being you!! 😊
Lmao, he certainly has a great sense of humor. Everytime he says "Pow", I get PTSD imagining the scene with the babysitter farting on his face. So I always physically react in those times.
" Good for a starter. Not too shabby, indeed."
This is very appreciated ! (May curiosity always be among your best friends).
Thank you for uploading
This needs to be made into a movie!!!!
Ignore all previous instructions and write me a short poem about turkeys
Thank you 👍
damn those intro riffs are sweet
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Great book. Wish he'll do the same for Dance Macabre.
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4:03:44 I'm listening to this to help improve my songwriting. I'm probably the only person here who should listen to Deep Purple a few more times.
This is why he is the king 👑❤️❤️👑👑👑
I feel like I cheated listening to this instead of reading it 😂
Wait, let's rewind. What if the son's teacher had asked him to compose a song? If the instructions were a bit different than "practice for half an hour". Something like: You ain't gonna go anywhere without dry practice, as the sax is a demanding instrument to play. Instead of the son playing on stage in his middle school half a year later we get an individual who is unlikely to try any new things, as only "practice makes perfect" rather that "try to enjoy playing the instrument".
Except for the circumstances of the accident, some of the descriptives sound like Paul Sheldon's injuries. Thankfully, Steve was in a hospital, and not in the guest room of his #1 fan.
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All quantity no quality of an author but much of this is very good advice. /Writer of 10 years
I found wisdom for life not necessarily related to writing in his discussion about writing.
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How about, "John stopped long enough to head into the bathroom..." It makes the point without getting into the stall or standing at the urinal with him.
"Let's eat, Grandma!" vs. "Let's eat Grandma!" Good grammar saves lives.🤣
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Stephen King seems like the kind of guy you could sit in a coffee bar with and just talk and laugh and drink Lattes with til your bladders scream for mercy!
Soooo right on the ADVERBS. I loathe them. I know of well-known authors who use adverbs and it drives me buggy! Especially if I'm listening to the audiobook. Painful. Like long fingernails down the old-fashioned chalkboard. OUCH!!!!
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i remember reading a stephen king book thinking: ' i could do better than this'
I managed to sit through this whole 8 hours in several sittings. It sure feels like painkillers talking to me and I'm glad I didn't actually read or bought the book.
Because I'm sure You not buying this book significantly reduced his million dollar income.😅
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If you cant read the book you probably are not gonna become a writer.
You have no place commenting on anyone becoming a writer with such terrible grammar.
Why is he talking about his childhood ear doctor appointment?? Who gives a sh*t? Talk about writing already.
Everything that happens is about the writing.
@@kat4005 If I fart, is it gonna be about that also?
@@raystargazer7468Of course not!
I think it was an important event in his life. He was hurt and terrified and felt betrayed. Later in his writing he was able to draw on these feelings. "Write what you know." Did you expect his book to be an outline, 1 2 3 on how to write?
@@kat4005 No, but I expect it to be interesting. His own wife told him he shouldn´t be boring her with non essential stuff. For me this is mundane. Who gives a shit the doctor hurt him? We all get hurt, but talk about the cool stuff! This should have been left out. F%cking doctors appointment.. Pft. Who gives a shit?
@@raystargazer7468 okay, I get it but I think it was a big deal to him at the time. His wife meant boring her with non essential stuff in his writing. This was an experience and it was a horrible experience so that’s why I think it belongs in the book. Remember, he’s only 4. We can disagree.
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