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by Stephen King (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author)

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What was your take-away?

Kat Kirst There were so many things: Tell the story. Let the Characters evolve within the story and see where it all goes. Hit all the readers' senses-let them â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðThere were so many things: Tell the story. Let the Characters evolve within the story and see where it all goes. Hit all the readers' senses-let them see, smell, hear, feel and taste the story. Let them identify with it- don't tell them everything. Watch your basics; use your tools. Read Elements of Style. Beware of passive tense unless you mean to use it. Be wary of too much description including adjectives and adverbs. Be committed. Practice. Read. Practice. Be true to your craft, the characters, and the story. Put part of what you know in your MS, and make the rest up. See it. Feel it. Write it. Did I mention practice?(less)

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These digital copies seem to cost more than the actual books that you retain for life...unlike the digital copies that are lost due to memory limits of the Kindle devices...Kindle needs to bring the prices back down to reasonable levels that reflect the massive savings to them by not having to manufacture and print each book...I am almost starting to regret switching to this format...?

Wanja Krah In the European Union, books are on a special low VAT rate. E-books and audiobooks aren't. This (also) makes E-books and audiobooks more expensive thaâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðIn the European Union, books are on a special low VAT rate. E-books and audiobooks aren't. This (also) makes E-books and audiobooks more expensive than regular books. Due to some disputes totally unrelated to books, changing the EU law on this matter failed.

Having over 10 boxes with books in storage already, I favour digital over physical. However, these differences in VAT rates within the EU are ridiculous and should be altered. (less)

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Is the book inappropriate for 10-14 year old kids?

Elyse First, I don't think they would find it very interesting. Second, King peppers in swears quite frequently and there's a poem about a penis (not writteâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðFirst, I don't think they would find it very interesting. Second, King peppers in swears quite frequently and there's a poem about a penis (not written by King). So I would say no.(less)

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Does this spoil the plots of any of Stephen's own work? I'd like to read it but I've only read 3 of Stephen's books so far (The Colorado Kid, The Shining and Doctor Sleep) but would prefer to wait until I've read more if there are spoilers for books of his I haven't read yet.

Ralph Be sure to read Carrie, â€˜Salemâ€™s Lot, Misery, The Stand, Cujo, Desperation, and The Dead Zone (mainly his earlier works, as he wrote this book in the â€¦m´Ç°ù±ðBe sure to read Carrie, â€˜Salemâ€™s Lot, Misery, The Stand, Cujo, Desperation, and The Dead Zone (mainly his earlier works, as he wrote this book in the late 90s). I got a major spoiler for The Stand!(less)

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Is this book directed to writers or just anyone?

JD-Reads-Books Anyone interested in reading will also find this background to writing an interesting subject. Or if you enjoy King books in general it will also be oâ€¦m´Ç°ù±ðAnyone interested in reading will also find this background to writing an interesting subject. Or if you enjoy King books in general it will also be of enjoyment Iâ€™m sure. (less)

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