Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft begins by telling the story of his passion for writing. The core of the book, however, is a high-level how-to guide on what makes good fiction. He touches on writers’ tools—vocabulary, grammar, and the elements of style—and offers guidance on the writing process, from story ideation to character development to the rewriting process.

Summary of the book (4:28)

Our key takeaways (7:45)

Our favorite quotes (20:20)

What questions do we still have? (51:58)

What to check out next: Kate suggests Brand New Cherry Flavor (Netflix) and Mollie suggests The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr.

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