Stephen King: How One Of His Characters Nearly Killed Him: Book Insight on On Writing by Stephen King

*On Writing reveals the master of horror's life in a mixture of memoir and writing tips. 

*The result is an autobiography with a purpose, or a page-turning writing manual, depending on your needs. 

*King takes us on a journey from his schoolboy love of gory stories, to his initial fame with Carrie, and to a fateful day in 1999 when his writing career – and life – hung in the balance. 

*A must-read for all Stephen King fans. For writers, one of the best guides you’ll find for a successful career.

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Theme 2: The Toolbox 12:47

Theme 3: Killed By A Character From His Own Books 21:07

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HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE:

Manufacturing Intellect, Manufacturing. “Stephen King Discussion on Writing and Q&A with Wife Tabitha King and Son Owen King.” YouTube, YouTube, 14 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS9pQnnCD_4.

Atkins, Andy. “George RR Martin and Stephen King.” YouTube, YouTube, 21 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_PBqSPNTfg&t=1360s.

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Full Title: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Year of Publication: 2000

Book Author: Stephen King

To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/On-Writing-Stephen-King-audiobook/dp/B0000547HM/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605580646&sr=8-1

Book Insight Writer: Daniel Gonzalez

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Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon

Narrator: Laura Faye Smith