Writing with Ryan: Stephen King on Writing Truth
With over fifty novels to his name, almost two hundred short stories, and scores of adaptations into movies, TV shows, comic books, and even musicals, Stephen King is arguably the most prolific and successful American author. Period. His most recent work, Mr. Mercedes, published June of this year, is the first of a prospective trilogy, and the sequel, Finders Keepers, is slated for release next year. As if that weren’t enough, King has announced yet another novel, Revival, scheduled for publication this November. With all of that fiction-writing and industry experience, it’s safe to say that the man has learned a thing or two about writing. Luckily for us aspiring writers, King imparts this gritty, practical wisdom in his memoir, On Writing. (more…)