46 pages 1 hour read

Stephen King

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000

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Essay Topics

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What is the effect of King’s humorous tone throughout the book? How does it affect the way in which you receive the information presented?

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Choose two to three traumatic incidents from King’s childhood and discuss how they contributed to his development as a writer and a person.

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Consider the format and structure of this book—how does the combination of biographical information followed by instructional information affect your reading and interpretation of what is presented?

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