Mar 22, 20 stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. Noble logo books a million logo indiebound logo bookshop logo. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, sciencefiction and fantasy novels. Nonfiction books, ebooks and even graphic novels have also come from the pen of this multiaward winning author. My late mother was a convincing example of one who never believed she had arrived. Stephen kings 20 tips for becoming a frighteningly good. Mar 04, 20 an early piece of advice many starting writers hear is to read stephen kings on writing. The 12 best books on writing ive ever read jerry jenkins. May 30, 2017 over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. On writing begins with a mesmerizing account of kings childhood and his early focus on writing to tell a story.
A memoir of the craft book online at low prices in. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Oct 03, 2000 immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Thats 180,000 words over a threemonth span, a goodish length for a book something in which the reader can get happily lost, if the tale is done well and stays fresh. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been. A memoir of the craft, touches on each of these activities. Stephen king quotes quotable quote i like to get ten pages a day, which amounts to 2,000 words. The best stephen king novels 12 mustread stephen king books. King has published 63 novels, including seven under. In the meantime the author kept writing books, many of which again were translated to powerful movies, such as christine, and the dead zone starring christopher walken.
Shop stephen kings best sellers, new releases, funko pop. A memoir of the craft signed first edition, first printing very fine. Why stephen king says you dont need a notebook for your. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. If youre an avid stephen king reader like me, then your obsessive research. Whether youve read him or not, you know who he is and i would be amazed if you havent experienced his work in some form or another. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writers craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. On writing begins with a mesmerizing account of king s childhood and his early focus on writing to tell a story. Dec 20, 2016 horror master stephen king, with more than 50 titles, has also sold an estimated 350 million books. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a good start. Why stephen king says you dont need a notebook for your best.
King s manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft. Stephen kings vivid imagination has enabled him to sell in excess of 350 million books. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king books. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king. On writing book by stephen king official publisher. And theres a good chance that hes inspired more people to start writing than any other. Services millionaires club affiliate program business services education services gift cards. A memoir of the craft by stephen king booksamillion. Jan 25, 2016 stephen king, the master storyteller from bangor, maine. On writing immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen king s critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.
As a teen, king also won a scholastic art and writing award. On writing by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. Kings manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Stephen kings maine mansion many aspiring novelists toil for years on manuscripts, while working low paid day jobs to make ends meet. Long live the king hailed entertainment weekly upon publication of stephen kings on writing. Colonel sanders sold a hell of a lot of fried chicken, but im not sure anyone wants to know how he made it. Apr 19, 2016 his books have sold more than 350 million copies. Horror writer stephen kings net worth plunged in debt. The stranger things book list penguin random house. See how much you know about the characters and places in his horror, suspense and science fiction writing in this quiz. The 12 best books on writing ive ever read regardless how many books ive written nearly 200 and sold over 70 million, i fear if im not learning, im stagnating. He is best known for his horror and fantasy writing, selling more than 350 million books putting me only about 350 million books behind him, but writers know this short book of his as one of the most helpful books on writing. It is no wonder stephen kings writing advice is so frequently sought after.
His awardwinning books have sold over 350 million copies, and his characters have entered the public lexicon of iconic fictional. Whether youre trying to become the next top blogger, or just working in an office, writing is a. How to become an insanely good writer, according to stephen king. This is a special book, animated by a unique intelligence, and filled with useful truth michael chabon. Except for his standalone novels and short stories, stephen king also wrote the popular dark tower series, with the first book published in 1982, for a total of 7 books.
On writing immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares the. How to become an insanely good writer, according to. In the second afterword of on writing, stephen king provides a list of recommended books for aspiring authors. Stephen king, in full stephen edwin king, born september 21, 1947, portland, maine, u. Stephen kings 20 tips for becoming a frighteningly good writer. His work has been adapted into films, miniseries, television shows, comic books, video games, and more. We have always lived in the castle is an unsettling novel about a perverse, isolated, and possibly murderous family and the dramatic.
My primary writing project during the past year has been to write a memoir. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. On writing book by stephen king official publisher page. Author of carrie and salems lot both written in the laundry room of a rented trailer, plus 47 other books that have sold over 350 million copies. Short and snappy as it is, stephen king s on writing really contains two books. The rock bottom remainders tour america with three chords and an attitude. Stephen king s books have sold over 350 million copies. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jan 20, 2017 see how you can use the tips and tricks that helped stephen king sell over 350 million books. On writing by stephen king, first edition abebooks. For the lucky few, however, a bestseller brings with it fame. Long live the king hailed entertainment weekly upon publication of stephen king s on writing. Shop books ebooks kidsa million teen bargain books entertainment toys fandom.
Stephen king has written in just about every genre imaginable, has sold over 350 million copies of his books, and has had work adapted to movies, miniseries, and comics. Described in the guardian as the most remarkable storyteller in modern american literature, stephen king writes books that draw you in and are impossible to. Like them or loathe them, you have to admit thats impressive. Oct 30, 2015 stephen king is an alltime great, arguably one of the most popular novelists the world has ever seen. Stephen king signs autographs last year at booksamillion in south portland. Stephen king s maine mansion many aspiring novelists toil for years on manuscripts, while working low paid day jobs to make ends meet. Book quiz with 10 questions about author stephen king. Many of his books have been adapted into films, miniseries, television shows, and comic books. Sep 07, 2017 i n the fall of 1986, just weeks after the release of his 22nd novel, it, author stephen king had more than a few projects in the hopper. I snatched up kings on writing a few years ago on a recommendation from john forde.
On writing immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. Stephen king quotes on writing 24 quotes every writer should. The bestselling novelist shares his secrets to selling so many books. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. If youd like to learn our strategies for writing a bestselling book, then i suggest downloading our free checklist, which is the exact 46point guide weve used to sell one million copies of our books. Stephen king used these 8 writing strategies to sell 350 million books. Stephen king quotes on writing 24 quotes every writer. Enjoy some of the best quotes by stephen king on writing. A series of vivid memories from adolescence, college, and the struggling years that led up to his first novel, carrie, offer a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer.