Writing with Ryan: Stephen King on Writing Truth

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…)

5 Books the Self-Published Author Should Pick Up Today

5 Books the Self-Published Author Should Pick Up Today

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King

Two professional editors (Renni Browne and Dave King) teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories. Chapters on dialogue, exposition, point of view, interior monologue, and other techniques take you through the same processes an expert editor would go through to perfect your manuscript. (more…)

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