Most literary critics and scholars dont take these kinds of works seriously. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. If youre a stephen king fan, youll love these 15 creepy novels. Feb 05, 2009 in an interview with usa weekend, stephen king rubbished the writing abilities of fellow bestseller stephenie meyer, comparing her to perry mason mystery writer erle stanley gardner, who was a.
Colonel sanders sold a hell of a lot of fried chicken, but im not sure anyone wants to know how he made it. Stephen king is a new york timesbestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like carrie, the shining and it. The craft of writing horror stories while writer stephen king was recovering from a nearfatal car accident, he finished a nonfiction book about the. On writing well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king.
Timeless advice from bestselling author stephen king on how to be an excellent writer. King is the number one horror writer in america, but you dont have to like horror to learn from him, you dont have to like thrillers, you dont even have to. Known best for his horror and suspense books, classics like carrie and the shining, the 70yearold author has been dubbed the king of horror. But the truly dedicated fan knows its possible to read through everythingall 61 novels, five nonfiction books, and approximately 200 short storiesthat the horror master and portland, maine native has written. Like them or loathe them, you have to admit thats impressive. Misery is far from stephen kings worst, by the way. Okay, so putting katsu on this list is a bit of a cheat.
Stay away from recreational drugs stephen king reads from his upcoming sequel to the shining. Stephen king reveals how coronavirus has already changed one. With more than 60 books under his belt, stephen king is one of the most famous, successful, and prolific authors of our time. Reading good writing helps you exercise your writing muscles. Creative writing tips, advice and lessons from bestseller stephen king join my latest udemy course for cheaper than half price. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get it is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get. His books are guaranteed to have you turning the pages all night longbut be careful, because theyre also bound to. Today well look at authors like stephen king, talented horror writers you need to read before the entire world discovers them. Some of these authors have already reached a high level of success and had their books optioned for movies. If you dont have time to read, you dont have the time or the tools to write. I tried writing like stephen king for a day a writing.
Dec 09, 20 below are 7 books that share kings sense of suspense, heart, and twisted whimsyplus one book by the master himself. Before approaching his work back in high school, i was vaguely aware of books like cujo, pet sematary, christine and it mostly due to their movie incarnations, and based on these, i assu. If youre a horror fan looking to explore other, great writers of the macabre, ive put together a list of 15 books for people who have read everything by stephen king, so prepare to. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king. Nov 06, 2014 here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. The book hes currently working on was initially set in 2020, which seemed like a harmless choice at the time he started. I tried to judiciously underline, but found so many valuable nuggets that my book is marked up like a high school english textbook. Scooby doo, stranger things, and stephen king s it are in many ways all ancestors. Stephen kings top writing tips the writing cooperative. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Stephen king says you can learn from bad writing as well. Oct 30, 2015 stephen king is an alltime great, arguably one of the most popular novelists the world has ever seen.
Stephen edwin king was born the second son of donald and nellie ruth pillsbury king. Stephen king is one of the most prolific writers in the horror genre hes sold more than 350 million copies worldwide his books are very similar to the style of h. Stephen king writes a letter to his 16yearold self. These authors like stephen king will appeal to his fans, but each is still. His first crime thriller featuring bill hodges, mr mercedes, won the edgar award for best novel and was shortlisted for the cwa gold dagger award. Stephen king rubbishes twilight author stephenie meyer. Stephen king books download free books online 8freebooks. I get into the subject of things that go bump in the night in my new online course horror writing intensive.
Carrie 1974 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by ray garton richards followup salems lot 1975 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by christopher golden the shining. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Included in stephen kings updated reading list for on writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is. H ere is the complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and contemporary horror stephen king has sold more than 350 million copies of his works worldwide, and many of them have been adapted into comic books, television movies, and feature films. Stephen kings approach to horror is much less about the supernatural than i think his reputation suggests. The craft of writing horror stories while writer stephen king was recovering from a nearfatal car accident, he finished a nonfiction book about the craft of writing. If youre a stephen king fan, youll love these 15 creepy. Oftentimes, you have to continue writing even when you dont feel like it. Did i mention i love any of king s works where abnormal circumstances. We put together a book list of new book releases to read if youre a fan of stephen king books, and, because we cant stop with just one, we have another one here. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Kings manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft. Every book you pick up has its own lesson or lessons, and quite often the bad books have more to teach than the good ones.
It gives the reader great insight into the authors mind and journey. Mar 24, 2019 heres my attempt to copy stephen kings writing routine. When a 10th anniversary of on writing was released, an updated reading list of 82 books was included more recently, king has taken to twitter to share with his fans and. If youve read none of the other books on this list, start with stephen kings on writing. If you, like us, have read the vast majority of stephen kings books, fear not. Hes called the king for a reason, and its not just his last name. You cant have a writing career if you just write the same book over and. The 12 best books on writing ive ever read jerry jenkins.
Timeless advice from bestselling author stephen king on how to be an. Author stephen king said the coronavirus pandemic has already led to one change in his writing. But i also think we read different things for different reasons. A memoir of the craft, stephen king shares the following reading list of 96 books, covering a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles.
Stephen kings reading list for writers aerogramme writers studio. The 10 best stephen king books your picks for the horror masters scariest, most suspenseful pageturners, from it to the dead zone. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a go.
Stephen king has written in just about every genre imaginable, has sold over 350 million copies of his books, and has had work adapted to movies, miniseries, and comics. Images renowned author stephen king has written over 50 books that have. Stephen king offers a memoir and discussion of the creative life in on writing. The key reason for reading stephen king is suspense, and as well see in a moment, in this excerpt from fiction writing master class by william cane. Stephen king is one of the most famous writers in the world, an artist who has been so successfulcommercially, artistically, pop culturallyfor so many years, he has become a genre unto himself. Very few writers live to see other writers analyzed against their output, but its so common to call a w. Mar 11, 2019 stephen king is one of the most prolific authors of the modern age whose last name isnt patterson. See where misery, the shining, pet sematary, and the dark tower land and which horror gem takes the top spot. Mar 22, 20 stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. When browsing your favorite bookstore, it seems like the shelf dedicated to stephen kings published work stretches on forever.
If you have one in your lawn, it looks pretty and unique. Oct 26, 2016 scary stuffand theres lots more where that came from. Long live the king hailed entertainment weekly upon the publication of stephen kings on writing. So, if he shares his insights on writing, you listen. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring. What makes stephen king horror books and movies so scary. After his father left them when stephen was two, he and his older brother, david, were raised by his mother. Its a literary dna he shares with a number of kings books that implicitly pay. But i also enjoy reading stuff like king for the visceral, bloody, earthy grossness of it. King said readers often tell him that they feel like theyre living in one of his books these days specifically, the stand, in which a virus nicknamed captain. Apr 21, 2020 stephen king is a new york timesbestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like carrie, the shining and it. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers. Stephen king is one of the most read authors in the world.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Heres my attempt to copy stephen kings writing routine. To request any book join our telegram channel now by clicking here. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels.
It took me a while to finally pick up his memoir and start reading. Sleep, by stephen king its the stuff of dreams and nightmares for king fansan older, wiser, and, if possible, even more talented king returning to one of his classics, the shining, to write a sequel. In the afterword to his acclaimed guide on writing. Analyzing the work of genre master stephen king, and in much more detail in my book writing monsters. Stephen kings dislike of adverbs is wellknown, but are writers now ignoring his advice. And like any maine bookworm with a love of the macabre, i adored him as sort of local hero. A memoir of the craft, touches on each of these activities. Renowned author stephen king has written over 50 books that have captivated.
Stanley kubricks annotated copy of stephen kings the shining. Five authors like stephen king you need to read dan padavona. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king books. Stephen kings reading list for writers books and writing. I tried writing like stephen king for a day a writing vlog. A memoir of the craft, king suggests that stories are found objects and it is the writers job to watch what happens and write it down. King has published 63 novels, including seven under.
Mar 06, 2017 5 stephen king books your kid could and should read. I know before i even hit the publish button on this post that most people are going to raise their eyebrows. From an oeuvre of almost 100 books, here are the best stephen king books, ranked. Nov 02, 2016 king is the number one horror writer in america, but you dont have to like horror to learn from him, you dont have to like thrillers, you dont even have to like modern american fiction. Very few writers live to see other writers analyzed against their output, but its so common to call a writer like stephen king or a new stephen. How to write a book like stephen king the write practice. When i was a voracious bookworm, constantly outreading my budget, my mom tried to get me interested in stephen king. In the afterword of stephen kings highly regarded memoirwriting guide book on writing, the bestselling writer shared a list of 96 books that hed read while writing the book that hed enjoyed and had influenced him. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best looking back over more than 40 years worth of the writers work. Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors of the modern age whose last name isnt patterson. My primary writing project during the past year has been to write a memoir. Stephen king is an alltime great, arguably one of the most popular novelists the world has ever seen. Only stephen king can put the truth into perspective quite like that.
And theres a good chance that hes inspired more people to start writing than any other. Short story collections from authors like stephen king. Ever wondered how to write a book like stephen king. I love literary novels because i love reveling in stylish writing. But, in my opinion, these are the best books on writing available. In an interview with usa weekend, stephen king rubbished the writing abilities of fellow bestseller stephenie meyer, comparing her to perry mason mystery writer erle stanley gardner, who was a. I want to put a group of characters perhaps a pair. What i wonder is why everybody doesnt carry a book around for those. Stephen king reveals how coronavirus has already changed.
He kind of scares me, but then he scares most people. Stephen king reveals how coronavirus has already changed one of his books. If you arent looking for books like the stand because you liked the postapocalyptic society and more because you enjoyed stephen kings famous writing style, then you cant go wrong with reading another of his most famous novels, and it is a fantastic choice. What i do know is that kings books have taught me more about writing than any other authors work. The dude even admits it himself in his guides to writing. I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and i will shout it from the rooftops. So should a writer like barron, who has won pretty much every horror award goingthe stoker, shirley jackson, and international horror guild awards, to name a few. If you ve read none of the other books on this list, start with stephen kings on writing. Oct 21, 2019 short story collections from authors like stephen king. Hes known for writing gruesome scenes and grotesque villains. Is stephen kings adverbs rule going out of fashion. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best vulture.
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