Summary of On Writing by Stephen King
$100MBA has a short summary on Stephen King’s famous book, On Writing.
Big Ideas:
► Anyone can be a great writer if they put in the work.
► Ideas are out of our control. Great writers make sure they capture new ideas when they come.
► Don’t stop when it’s hard. Go towards the pain. That is where your best work is.
► Writing is lonely. Make sure you have someone to support you.
► Make your writing easy to read. Don’t try to use big words.
► Write with the door closed. Re-write with the door open. Make sure whatever you want to communicate is on the page before you ask for feedback.