Lessons for Writers & Readers

by **Renori Fa** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:08 am

Okay thanks a lot SC!!

You really helped a lot

by **mattthermo** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:54 am

Another great book for advice is "On Writing" by Stephen King.

An example of why it's such a great book can be found in the very first sentence of the second forward. Which reads simply:

"This is a short book because most books about writing are filled with bull****."

It's one of the best books about writing I've come across (along with the other recommendations listed in ScarletCougar's first post notwithstanding). In fact King himself mentions "The Elements of Style" quite a lot in his book. He pretty much considers that one an essential for the up and coming writer.

by **Raava** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:02 pm

Hey Scarlet, this really helped a lot! On working with my fanfic, every once in a while, I would feel that something was off, but I couldn't figure out what it was, but your tips and stuff really helped. Thanks!!

by **scarletcougar** » Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:54 pm

Glad to know this has helped some folks. I corrected links and edited for grammar the first post.

by **Raava** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:51 am

Dunno what compelled me to read this again, but woo, I did xD
And yes, Stephen King is a great author, his books are simply AMAZING. I learned a lot just from reading his books ^^
And I did happen to find his book "On Writing" under my bed. I thought it was a goner ages ago. But woo, that is a great book for writing ^^