tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post384770044857616516..comments2023-10-20T16:03:03.157+01:00Comments on Devouring Texts: Devouring Stephen King: On WritingLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-23027176724826845832013-12-19T10:01:35.819+00:002013-12-19T10:01:35.819+00:00Hahaha, total author gossip as well as amaaaazing ...Hahaha, total author gossip as well as amaaaazing advice! I did already know about both of those things because of, like, Wikipedia (and also The Tommyknockers couldn't have been written by anyone who wasn't off their face) but it was still interesting to read in his own words. <br /><br />I kind of looooove that you highlighted this whole book, because yes! So much advice. All of it excellent. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-74035427668263584492013-12-17T19:11:59.509+00:002013-12-17T19:11:59.509+00:00I bought this book, hoping to find some fun little...I bought this book, hoping to find some fun little tidbits to copy down and keep for later.<br /><br />Two days after that I had to go back to the store to buy a new copy because I realized I was just literally highlighting EVERY SINGLE LINE and writing things in the margin like "hey, I can do that" or "must remember for later". <br /><br />I think this is one of those definitive non-fiction book, especially for us bookish folks. Plus, he talks about being a raging alcoholic and his car accident, which totally satisfied the gossip monger in me. :)Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215208937693642069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-37417654913124928472013-12-17T11:35:35.810+00:002013-12-17T11:35:35.810+00:00*bows* *still feels bad about the van thing**bows* *still feels bad about the van thing*Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-60369408057529420042013-12-16T21:26:04.555+00:002013-12-16T21:26:04.555+00:00Ahaha. Like. Both to adverb addition and the mean/...Ahaha. Like. Both to adverb addition and the mean/funny van joke.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-17218193793154430092013-12-16T21:10:58.498+00:002013-12-16T21:10:58.498+00:00It *is* nice when people like things, I agree. And...It *is* nice when people like things, I agree. And it's Stephen King writing about writing, and he really likes writing and it's lovely to see that he is genuinely kind of in love with the act of writing and isn't just in it for the monies. <br /><br />Shouldn't that be, STOP CRUELLY TRYING TO TAKE THEM FROM ME? <br /><br />I really don't properly remember Dreamcatcher, which I think is the only reason I can stand to read it again (just barely). I'm not looking forward to it in any way, but it will definitely be fun to be like OMG KING WTF ARE YOU DOING DID YOU GET A BRAIN INJURY WHEN THE VAN HIT YOU TOO? (ouch. Cruel. I regret that.)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-37797632517213144612013-12-16T21:06:47.463+00:002013-12-16T21:06:47.463+00:00I *think* there was a bit about a book about bunni...I *think* there was a bit about a book about bunnies... I honestly read it so fast (and a couple of weeks ago now) that I don't actually know! Which just gives me another reason to re-read it, right? <br /><br />I TOTALLY GOT EXCITED THAT STEPHEN KING JOINED TWITTER. Because it's a very exciting event! Obvs.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371636785566309578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-90800889681836713462013-12-16T15:45:15.488+00:002013-12-16T15:45:15.488+00:00I still feel like it's odd that one of my fav ...I still feel like it's odd that one of my fav King books isn't really a King book, in the sense that it isn't a novel. But whatever, I like reading about people that are enthusiastic about stuff. (Hence my love for Bryson.) But when it's something I like all on its own, all the better.<br /><br />I also love adverbs. STOP TRYING TO TAKE THEM FROM ME.<br /><br />As for your next King, part of me wants to yell NOOO WHAT ARE YOU DOING? and the other wants to see you tear it apart. Cos really. Fart monsters.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6275165298547340568.post-2821165043341783242013-12-16T14:00:15.470+00:002013-12-16T14:00:15.470+00:00It's been far too long since I read this book,...It's been far too long since I read this book, and your review brought back vague memories - was there something about him writing stories about a bunny as a kid? Anyway, I LOVE this book (or what I remember of it) It's some of the best and most honest writing advice out there, I think. Your review's great and I totally agree with all of it! This is the second time today I've got excited over Stephen King, the first being when I discovered (a little later than most people) he's finally got a Twitter and GR account. So. Thanks for this!Priyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671631876416310280noreply@blogger.com