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As a rule I try to avoid reading fiction that gives people nightmares, so I haven't read a lot of Stephen King. In fact, I'm not sure why I picked up his memoir "On Writing." Whatever the reason, I'm glad I did. This book made me laugh out loud, just simply guffaw, throw back my head and bray. How often do you get to do that? I think it's because Stephen King is basically a wise-ass funny guy with a sardonic irreverent sense of humor, and you just laugh along with him.

You just do, whether you're going to write a novel or not.

Plus, there are two essential pieces of advice for any writer. First, "You must not come lightly to the blank page."

And second — well, it's nasty I know, but for any further wisdom you'll have to consult On Writing [buy at amazon] . by Stephen King.

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