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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft is an autobiography and writing guide by Stephen King, published in 2000.
On Writing is a book about the prolific author's experience as a writer. Although he discusses several of his books, one doesn't need to have read them or even be familiar with them to enjoy On Writing.
The first section of the book is an autobiography centering on King's early exposure to the world of fiction and his childhood attempts at writing. He describes his early attempts to get published, his breakthrough success with the novel Carrie, and his subsequent development as a tremendously popular author. King also discusses his problems with drugs and alcohol.
The second section is practical advice on writing, from tips on grammar to ideas about developing plot and character. King describes it as a guide for how "a competent writer can become a good one."
The third section is once again autobiographical and discusses the 1999 automobile accident in which the writer was struck by a vehicle while walking down an isolated country road. King describes his brush with death, his painful recovery and his struggle to start writing again.
"On Writing"