Stephen King’s On Writing audiobook takeaways

I’ve been listening to Stephen King’s On Writing and finished it this morning. Great book and I loved the audiobook.

My takeaways:

• Write daily.
• Let my story development flow as I write.
• Start with a what if situation and move to a story about the people.
• Write what is true and believable.
• Use the first word that comes to mind.
• “He said or she said” is divine.
• Write to your ideal reader.
• Write with the door closed, edit with the door open.
• Writing is not life, life’s interruptions are more important.
• Be professional and study your craft.
• Kill your darlings.

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