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On Writing
- A Memoir of the Craft
- Gesprochen von: Stephen King, Joe Hill, Owen King
- Spieldauer: 9 Std. und 7 Min.
- Kategorien: Biografien & Erinnerungen, Kunst & Literatur

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Hearing this unique combination of anecdotes and insider's advice told in King's charmingly nasal voice makes an already insightful narrative even more personal and powerful. If you want to write, this audiobook will quickly become a treasured resource, because it will improve your writing. But even if you have no interest whatsoever in writing, King's anecdotes and instructions into the art and process will probably make you a better, more informed reader.
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Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy best seller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.
“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the best-selling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who listens to it - fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.
The 20th-anniversary audio edition includes Owen King reading his essay, “Recording Audiobooks for My Dad, Stephen King”, and a recorded conversation with Joe Hill and Stephen King.
Kritikerstimmen
"Spunky, vivid prose are the prime ingredients of what must be considered not at all the usual writer's guide." (Booklist)
"On Writing contains some of the most harrowing pages he has ever written." (Salon.com)
"These rare glimpses into King's personal life - as related in his earnest tone and real (thank God) Maine accent - are fascinating.... If you write - or want to - get this book." (AudioFile)
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- Martin Pralat
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Just great!
However wants to write or just wants to know, how one great writer of our time does his work, should definitely listen to this audio book. It was an even greater pleasure, that Mr King itself, read it for you. And maybe you have a different opinion about that, but I could listen to him all day. I would highly appreciate it, if he would record all of his books by himself. I know that would be too much work but it would be great.
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- Anonymer Hörer
- 07.12.2020
Vom Meister lernen
Alle, die schreiben, sollten dieses Hörbuch hören. Egal ob Anfänger oder Fortgeschrittene. Es wird euer Leben bereichern. Es geht nicht nur um das Handwerk an sich, sondern um so viel mehr. Auch für Fans sehr empfehlenswert, denn ihr bekommt einen Einblick, wie Stephen King seine Bücher schreibt. Last but not least : gelesen vom Autor. So soll ein gutes Hörbuch sein.
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