STEPHEN KING ON WRITING

NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH

For those of you that write, you’re probably aware that we are now six days into NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Over the course of November’s thirty days, writers across the globe take on the challenge to write a 50,000 word novel and to keep track of their progress via NaNoWriMo.org.

Though I’ve followed the event for several years (and even took on the challenge unofficially outside the month of November,) this is my first year participating in NaNoWriMo. Add me as a friend (jess.smart.smiley in the search bar) so that we can keep tabs on each other’s writing and encourage each other to push toward the 50,000 word finish line!

WRITING IS HYPNOSIS

In the meantime, let’s take 2:40 to sit at the feet at one of writing’s masters:


4 responses to “STEPHEN KING ON WRITING”

  1. clotildajamcracker Avatar

    I’ve read his book a couple of times. It’s not nearly as good as the one by Ayn Rand.

    1. Jess Smart Smiley Avatar
      Jess Smart Smiley

      I didn’t know she had a book on writing! You can bet I’ll be picking up a copy. Thanks for the heads-up!

  2. C.H. McFarland Avatar

    He’s right, writing is self-hypnosis. There’s nothing like getting to that place. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Jess Smart Smiley Avatar
      Jess Smart Smiley

      You said it! Thanks for the comment.

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