The bestselling novelist shares his secrets to selling so many books. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Horror writer stephen kings net worth plunged in debt. The rock bottom remainders tour america with three chords and an attitude. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. A series of vivid memories from adolescence, college, and the struggling years that led up to his first novel, carrie, offer a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer. The best stephen king novels 12 mustread stephen king books. The stranger things book list penguin random house. Many of his books have been adapted into films, miniseries, television shows, and comic books. Why stephen king says you dont need a notebook for your best. Stephen kings vivid imagination has enabled him to sell in excess of 350 million books. His work has been adapted into films, miniseries, television shows, comic books, video games, and more.
His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. While writing short stories he supported himself by teaching and working as a. On writing by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. Stephen king quotes on writing 24 quotes every writer. If youd like to learn our strategies for writing a bestselling book, then i suggest downloading our free checklist, which is the exact 46point guide weve used to sell one million copies of our books. Dec 20, 2016 horror master stephen king, with more than 50 titles, has also sold an estimated 350 million books. Thats 180,000 words over a threemonth span, a goodish length for a book something in which the reader can get happily lost, if the tale is done well and stays fresh. Nonfiction books, ebooks and even graphic novels have also come from the pen of this multiaward winning author. Oct 30, 2015 stephen king is an alltime great, arguably one of the most popular novelists the world has ever seen. My primary writing project during the past year has been to write a memoir. King graduated from the university of maine in 1970 with a bachelors degree in english. On writing immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. A memoir of the craft signed first edition, first printing very fine.
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The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, millioncopy bestseller shares. How to become an insanely good writer, according to. It is no wonder stephen kings writing advice is so frequently sought after. Stephen king signs autographs last year at booksamillion in south portland. Kings manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft.
For the lucky few, however, a bestseller brings with it fame. On writing begins with a mesmerizing account of king s childhood and his early focus on writing to tell a story. He has published 61 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and six nonfiction books. Whether youve read him or not, you know who he is and i would be amazed if you havent experienced his work in some form or another. Except for his standalone novels and short stories, stephen king also wrote the popular dark tower series, with the first book published in 1982, for a total of 7 books.
Like them or loathe them, you have to admit thats impressive. In the meantime the author kept writing books, many of which again were translated to powerful movies, such as christine, and the dead zone starring christopher walken. Jan 25, 2016 stephen king, the master storyteller from bangor, maine. Stephen kings 20 tips for becoming a frighteningly good. Stephen kings 20 tips for becoming a frighteningly good writer. Stephen king quotes on writing 24 quotes every writer should. Stephen king used these 8 writing strategies to sell 350 million books. From the publisher in this combination of memoir and writing guide, bestselling author stephen king tells of how he came to be a writer and, in the process, explores many aspects of writing, from plot construction through some of the nuts and bolts of getting a book published. I snatched up kings on writing a few years ago on a recommendation from john forde. Shop stephen kings best sellers, new releases, funko pop. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of stephen kings critically lauded, million copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. 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. King has published 63 novels, including seven under. Stephen king s books have sold over 350 million copies.
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On writing book by stephen king official publisher page. On writing begins with a mesmerizing account of kings childhood and his early focus on writing to tell a story. Noble logo books a million logo indiebound logo bookshop logo. Book quiz with 10 questions about author stephen king. Stephen kings maine mansion many aspiring novelists toil for years on manuscripts, while working low paid day jobs to make ends meet. Why stephen king says you dont need a notebook for your.
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He admits that not even the king himself always sticks to his rulesbut trying to follow them is a good start. Stephen king s maine mansion many aspiring novelists toil for years on manuscripts, while working low paid day jobs to make ends meet. May 30, 2017 over his decadesspanning career, stephen king has written an astounding 54 novels that have sold over 350 million copies. As a teen, king also won a scholastic art and writing award. On writing book by stephen king official publisher. Sep 07, 2017 i n the fall of 1986, just weeks after the release of his 22nd novel, it, author stephen king had more than a few projects in the hopper. The 12 best books on writing ive ever read regardless how many books ive written nearly 200 and sold over 70 million, i fear if im not learning, im stagnating. And theres a good chance that hes inspired more people to start writing than any other.
In the second afterword of on writing, stephen king provides a list of recommended books for aspiring authors. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king. Enjoy some of the best quotes by stephen king on writing. A memoir of the craft book online at low prices in. Stephen king, in full stephen edwin king, born september 21, 1947, portland, maine, u. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, sciencefiction and fantasy novels. His awardwinning books have sold over 350 million copies, and his characters have entered the public lexicon of iconic fictional. A memoir of the craft, touches on each of these activities.
How to become an insanely good writer, according to stephen king. King s manual on writing reveals that hes relentlessly dedicated to his craft. Short and snappy as it is, stephen king s on writing really contains two books. Colonel sanders sold a hell of a lot of fried chicken, but im not sure anyone wants to know how he made it. Apr 19, 2016 his books have sold more than 350 million copies. Described in the guardian as the most remarkable storyteller in modern american literature, stephen king writes books that draw you in and are impossible to. Mar 22, 20 stephen kings books have sold over 350 million copies. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Stephen king quotes quotable quote i like to get ten pages a day, which amounts to 2,000 words. Jan 20, 2017 see how you can use the tips and tricks that helped stephen king sell over 350 million books. Services millionaires club affiliate program business services education services gift cards. This is a special book, animated by a unique intelligence, and filled with useful truth michael chabon.