321 pages · Released Jun 25, 2002 · Simon and Schuster
Content report card
On Writing parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
Sexual content
None · 0/5
LGBTQ+ themes
Unsure
What it offers
Educational value
Exceptional · 5/5
A note for parents
On Writing is a memoir and craft guide for aspiring writers that blends practical instruction with King's personal story, including his struggle with substance abuse and a near-fatal car accident. The book contains mature content—profanity, detailed discussion of alcoholism and drug use, and descriptions of the accident and injury—but the overall tone is reflective and hopeful rather than gratuitous. Teenage readers interested in writing will find substantial value, though younger teens should be ready for honest adult themes.
The author shares his insights into the craft of writing and offers a humorous perspective on his own experience as a writer.The author shares his insights into the craft of writing and offers a humorous perspective on his own experience as a writer.
