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📗 'On Writing' by Stephen King

By the time I was fourteen the nail in my wall would no longer support the weight of the rejection slips impaled upon it. I replaced the nail with a spike and went on writing

I'm sure this guy needs no introduction, so let's start with a classic quote of his above, on the power of persistence.

It's a chap who goes by the name of Mr Stephen King, calls himself a writer and along with all his tales of the macabre, has brought this little non-fiction nugget to help us along in our wordy craft…

He is of course one of the biggest names out there and as qualified as anyone to offer advice, and this book could be said to be a 'bible' (or top 3 reference) for any writer.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Avoid Adverbs
• No Passion for Passive
• Read & Write… a lot!
• Keep it Simple
• Sit down to Write (Regardless)

Link to full article below 🔗⬇️

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