On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft By Stephen King

The forest had gone.... and the Witch looked much younger. Audette opened her eyes and had found herself upon a brow of white lilies. The shape of the shrouded old woman seemed changed. Having turned around, and opened her mantle to the tearing gusts, Meliza revealed to the young lady two streams of shinging blackness and smooth white flesh. Audette stopped in her tracks.

Authors use literary elements and techniques as tools to convey meaning. These devices are the means by which authors bring richness and clarity to a text. They express moods or feelings that allow the reader to connect with the writing. In On Writing, the author, Stephen King makes use of literary elements to tell his story. The techniques King uses are effective in portraying vivid images and feelings in the reader’s mind.

In the memoir On Writing by Stephen King, there are several differences with the structure when compared to fiction novels. First and foremost, considering the memoir is about his writing techniques, King goes into detail about how he engages the audience. He explains what he calls the “toolbox”, which contains the essential resources every writer needs in order to improve their style. A few of his tips include using basic vocabulary you know the audience will relate with, avoiding adverbs at all costs, and avoiding a passive voice in narration. After going through the many tips he had to offer, I realized the difference between the way his words flow together versus other author’s. A strategy King utilizes for engaging the reader is remaining dominant and straight-forward in his words. He mentions that the reader is always the main concern, and making sure they will understand the point is necessary. Another way King connects with the audience is by using his sense of humor. This memoir doesn’t have a formal tone, which is half of what makes it enjoyable. There are several times where he is satirical, sarcastic, and making jokes to keep the reader engaged. With that being said, the overall diction is a balanced mixture between informative and humorous. An additional difference between King’s memoir and fiction novels is the way he is direct with the audience. Considering fiction novels are generally telling stories to the reader, there isn’t a connection with the narrator.

King utilizes ethos and pathos effectively throughout his book “On Writing” in order to progress his thoughts and experiences to make his argument stronger. The author makes some notable points in each section of the book by implementing rhetoric to accomplish the purpose, which is to get across to the reader’s minds what they must do in order to better themselves as writers and become successful in the writing world. King’s paramount argument was that writing isn’t about the materialistic rewards you will receive, such as money, getting famous, etc.; it is about bettering yourself and inspiring others who read your work as well as yourself as you journey the wonders of your mind.

I now know that I am capable of writing anything I set my mind to, before I used to struggle coming up with a topic to write about and now the topics are quick to come up with which is great because it means less time being wasted doing absolutely nothing when most classmates are already on their final draft. What I thought about reading before entering college and what I think now about reading is still the same, I still don’t enjoy reading as much as I should in order to succeed in college. Strategies that i’ve learned and improved in writing are many, as

Writing have a lot of advantages that if the writer improved his writing these advantages will increase. Firstly, it is required in the daily life in a very wide range. For example, you need to write e-mails to your professors, applying for a job, writing a research and a lot of other stuff that needs to be tangible. Secondly, writing helps the writer to plan his goals perfectly. According to a research, most people who succeeded in

I believe a good reader is what makes a good writer. But because I lost my interest in reading, I’ve struggled with writing throughout the years. It wasn’t that I had trouble learning new skills but because I was pushed away from what I wanted to learn, so I decided to pursue other interests. Despite being eager to learn, my writing suffered due to my lack of interest in reading, however my skills in writing have increased as my drive to read has rekindled.

Stephen King pushes upon his readers many important rules on writing that are crucial to

Rising to fame comes with its downsides: no privacy, always being in the publics’ eye and opening a new world such as drugs and parties. Throughout Steven Kings memoir he tells stories that got him into writing, and that have inspired some of his most critically acclaimed novels. He goes into detail on how he was able to overcome his drug addiction. If I were able to present a gift to Stephan King it would rehab earlier in his life, his drug addiction caused him to write many of his stories without him remembering the creative process.

Plastered on the walls, engraved in our minds, the words sank deeper every time they were viewed by the hundreds of eyes forced to gaze upon them. An ear piercing ring sounded from the clock mounted in the square a monument once stood, and at once, almost like it was orchestrated, we turned and strode across the harbour towards their ageing homes with grocery bags pulling at their elbow sockets.

Many people say that Stephen King is the most successful and influential author of the present day. His novels have given reader thrills and chills since the 1980s. Most people view Stephen King as America’s greatest horror writer, but he also explores the idea of identity and the American condition in the 1980’s.

Minimis desperately wanted to stay in Castellum. He felt so appreciated here, so welcomed. He was sure word had spread about his fight with Maximus, and that he would be ridiculed by the entire kingdom for his actions. His lack of strength, combined with the fearful thoughts of what may lie ahead once he returns home, Minimis considered giving up, and letting the guards put him in prison for stealing the expensive medicine his father so desperately needed. However, he knew that was not an option. He had to complete his mission and save his father.

What makes a person a good reader? What makes a person a good writer? To answer these questions, we must first realize the definitions of both terms: a reader is one who reads or enjoys reading texts and a writer is one who creates compositions using words. In order to read and write, you must have a broad knowledge of the language that you intend to deal with. Each of these roles has traits that are especially unique to it. Good readers must be able to understand: not just the meanings of the words, but also whatever the author of the text is trying to show them. Good writers, on the other hand, must be eloquent. That is to say, they are able to turn their inspirations and ideas into stories that convey their thoughts and ideas to their

On 5/3/17 I met Mr. Holtslander at the office of Dr. Lis. Mr. Holtslander reports that he has made progress with his left arm. His range of motion is better and his strength is better than it was. The pain will still happen when he moves fast quick moves. He reports he still has a clunking, grinding in the shoulder. Examination showed the left arm is better. Dr. Lis feels that Mr. Holtslander would benefit from continued physical therapy. He may never fully get rid of the pain and clunking but he should get better function from the arm. Dr. Lis does not feel he needs surgery and should continue to improve. Physical therapy and no use of the left arm continue.

In the Book Stephen King wrote On writing i found it very interesting. He explains parts of his life that are very personal, and how he grew up and the struggles he went through. He shows how his struggles have helped him to become the person he is today and have the outlook he does on writing. Stephen King also writes about his rules to writing. He hopes that readers will take his advice for their own writing.