On Writing
Stephen King's On Writing (1999) is a horror novel. It takes readers to Lisbon Falls and Maine in the 20th century. It features Stephen King, Tabitha King and Uncle Oren. It deals with Writing, Salem’s Lot, happy Stamps and The Elements of Style.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 85 ratings, and 834 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 70 editions across 13 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Education bestseller list in 2014.
It runs to roughly 288 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About On Writing
On Writing is both a textbook for writers and a memoir of Stephen's life and will, thus, appeal even to those who are not aspiring writers. If you've always wondered what led Steve to become a writer and how he came to be the success he is today, this will answer those questions.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Bram Stoker Awards 2000 — Best Non-Fiction (winner)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Education, 2014
Quick answers
Who wrote On Writing?
On Writing was written by Stephen King and first published in 1999.
What genre is On Writing?
It is usually shelved as Horror.
How long is On Writing?
The median edition has 288 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to On Writing?
Readers who like it often enjoy My Favorite Horror Story, Deep and Dark and Dangerous and Look for Me by Moonlight.
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