On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-8

Part 1, Chapters 9-15

Part 1, Chapters 16-22

Part 1, Chapters 23-30

Part 1, Chapters 31-38

Parts 2-3

Part 4, Chapters 1-8

Part 4, Chapters 9-16

Part 5

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Essay Topics

What is the effect of King’s humorous tone throughout the book? How does it affect the way in which you receive the information presented?

Choose two to three traumatic incidents from King’s childhood and discuss how they contributed to his development as a writer and a person.

Consider the format and structure of this book—how does the combination of biographical information followed by instructional information affect your reading and interpretation of what is presented?