Just wondering what anyone that has read the book thought his purpose of writing the book was.
Im getting confused deciphering what his purpose in writing the book was opposed to his message in writing the book.
2007-03-06 07:13:59 · 7 answers · asked by Mat 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I have dozens of books on writing. His book was meant to encourage you to write by giving an overview of his life. However, I find that the truly gifted writers tend to not write good books on writing. They have so much talent, they simply do it. It is the less able writers that must develop all the rules, advice, and pointers. His book is interesting though.
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2007-03-06 07:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked King's book 'On Writing'. I'm a writer, however, so I find this type of book interesting. I think King intended the book to be read and enjoyed by other budding writers to give them a glimpse of how he compiles his stories. However, I also thought the book was worthwhile because he included a small autobiography on his own life and why he began writing in the first place.
2007-03-06 07:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't read his mind but from my reading of it, the purpose of the story is to talk a little bit about his life as a writer, to share some of the trials and tribulations he's faced, and to impart some wisdom and technical knowledge of writing to aspiring writers.
HIs frank and often painful lessons really caused me to look at how much I really wanted to be a writer. It's a very very tough way to earn a living if you aren't at the top of the heap.
FP
2007-03-06 07:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by F. Perdurabo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what the title indicates - the purpose was to teach others his views on the craft of writing.
2007-03-06 08:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. To make money.
2. To attempt to solidify his work as having a process.
3. To make more money.
2007-03-06 07:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by God_Lives_Underwater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
his purpose was to make more money..while i admire his ability to crank out book after book it amazes me that anyone can use so many words over so much time and not actually say a damned thing...on the desert cart of literature, he is a twinkie
2007-03-06 08:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by mrjones502003 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
never read it sorrry
2007-03-06 07:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by get_high_and_hope_it_gets_u_by 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋