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In On Writing<\/em>, his seminal work on the craft of creative writing, Stephen King said, “Writing isn\u2019t about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it\u2019s about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As King put it, writers are uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact on people’s lives. Writers combine experience with empathy and imagination to build worlds people can get lost in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a craft, writing is simultaneously generous and self-centered. At first, writing might be about scratching an internal itch \u2014 to clarify an idea in your mind or find catharsis for a pent-up emotion. But for your inner world to mean something to someone else, you need to learn how to communicate ideas well. In short, you need to learn how to write.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stephen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No resource can better teach you the art of the craft than Stephen King\u2019s On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft<\/a><\/em>. The famous horror author\u2019s memoir is part autobiography, part how-to guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

King draws from his experiences in the writing industry to provide aspiring writers with practical tips on storytelling, editing, publishing, and life. For fans of his work, he breaks down certain chapters and scenes from his books and explains why he wrote as he did. For instance, he explains his reasoning behind an early chapter of The Dead Zone<\/em><\/a>, and why he put protagonist Johnny Smith into a carnival backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty more pearls of wisdom to find from the king of the genre, and to give you a taste of what the book has to offer, here are some of its key learning points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only those with the time to read have the time and tools to write. That\u2019s how King puts it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It makes sense: Reading expands your knowledge of grammar, sentence structure, storytelling, character development, and more. Additionally, through reading, you\u2019ll discover what you like and don\u2019t like, which can influence how you write.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refine your writer\u2019s toolbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To improve your writing, turn to these three main tools: vocabulary, grammar, and style.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary refers to your word choices. According to King, it is always best to use the first word that comes to mind. If you force yourself to use words outside of your normal vocabulary, you risk diluting your authentic voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be ashamed of having a simple vocabulary. As King puts it, how you use your words matters more than how big your words are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grammar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grammar refers to the rules of language. Brush up on things like punctuation, tense, and subject-verb agreement to ensure that your readers understand what you\u2019re trying to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Style refers to how you structure your sentences. According to King, the best style resource for writers is Strunk and White\u2019s The Elements of Style<\/a><\/em>. It contains many tips for improving the clarity and power of your sentence structure.

King, in particular, has two style pet peeves: adverbs and the passive voice. As we mentioned in our article \u2018The Road To Hell Is Paved With Adverbs\u2019<\/a>, adverbs can make your writing sound lazy. Instead of showing a reader how an action plays out, adverbs tell the reader how they should perceive the action.

Passive voice, on the other hand, can make your sentences sound weak and hard to follow. If you want your readers to have a clearer idea of what\u2019s going on, start with the noun, then the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Graffiti<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Write with the door closed\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When King said, \u201cWrite with the door closed,\u201d he meant, don\u2019t take input from others before completing your first draft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why seek criticism for something that isn\u2019t finished? Feedback at this stage of the writing process might interrupt that initial surge of inspiration. Worse, you might end up compromising your authentic voice to earn approval from others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep your work focused, don\u2019t think about anybody else\u2019s opinions when writing your first draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026and rewrite with the door open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only when your first draft has been completed can you seek feedback from others. Because the draft has been completed, the people reviewing your work will have a clearer idea of what you\u2019re trying to accomplish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of intercepting your message (as they would have if you let them criticize an unfinished draft), they can instead help you find the most effective way to say what you want to say. Outside perspectives can help you identify what is unclear, what is missing, and what is unnecessary.

When Stephen King wrote On Writing<\/em>, he already had about 30 years of experience in the publishing industry. And because he shared his story, readers can learn from three decades’ worth of writing knowledge in a 320-page book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: All purchase links in this post are affiliate links through BookShop.org, and Novlr may earn a small commission –<\/em> every purchase supports independent bookstores.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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