5: I loved it
4: It was good
3: Average
2: Only so-so
1: I didn't like it
Never read
Bracket #9: On Writing (2000)
On Writing, 2000
Please vote for On Writing using the following scale:
5: I loved it
4: It was good
3: Average
2: Only so-so
1: I didn't like it
If you haven't read this book yet, please vote Never Read. Feel free to discuss your votes in this thread.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2
I am sorry. I intensely dislike King's non-fiction, prefaces, afterwords and public speeches including.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. One of my favorites by him. Is my favorite nonficton by anyone.
Wish List:
Any of the following flatsigned or inscribed-
It, Shining, Salem’s Lot, Mr. Mercedes, The Stand
Brother ARC, Seed ARC
5, really loved it!
As did I.Originally Posted by Tito_Villa
sk
3. I'm not a writer and never will be but it was interesting to see how the process works. I could also see where a few of his stories came from.
This is the only SK I have not read. Guess it is time, after Wind Through The Keyhole that is
"Head Clear. Mouth shut. See Much. Say little." Roland Deschain
"Go your way, I'll take the long way 'round. Ill find my own way down, as I should." Ben Howard
Why is that?
I'm curious why Danse Macabre is not included in these polls if On Writing is.
It was included in our two previous Constant Reader Awards, but like other non-fiction books, garnered very few votes, ending up being rated Never Read by a very wide margin. Only On Writing did well in past polls, so it was decided it should remain the lone non-fiction work.I'm curious why Danse Macabre is not included in these polls if On Writing is.
Good answer. Thanks! I'm fairly new here so this is my first of these polls to take part in.It was included in our two previous Constant Reader Awards, but like other non-fiction books, garnered very few votes, ending up being rated Never Read by a very wide margin. Only On Writing did well in past polls, so it was decided it should remain the lone non-fiction work.I'm curious why Danse Macabre is not included in these polls if On Writing is.
I liked Danse Macabre better than On Writing. And I found it very useful for pointing me towards some good fiction that I didn't know about. That said, I gave On Writing a 3, and DM would have garnered the same.
Sloth Love Chunk
I found this book engaging, informative and useful for writing in general. 4.
I find most of he says either commonplace or just plain - well, how to put it mildly - BS. Sorry again.Why is that?
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, it is a good answer. I objected, too, but contentedly bow to the majority.Good answer. Thanks! I'm fairly new here so this is my first of these polls to take part in.It was included in our two previous Constant Reader Awards, but like other non-fiction books, garnered very few votes, ending up being rated Never Read by a very wide margin. Only On Writing did well in past polls, so it was decided it should remain the lone non-fiction work.I'm curious why Danse Macabre is not included in these polls if On Writing is.
I love King's non-fiction. I find it interesting and insightful. Danse Macabre would get a 5 from me. As does On Writing.
5! Excellent Autobiography/How-To-Write Guide/Behind-The-Scenes Peek. Loved it.
Jean, dumb question, and forgive me if I missed something obvious here, but do you write? Are you a writer?
I ask because I think this book would resonate more with writers, i.e. people that write.
.....writers, i.e. people that write.
Sloth Love Chunk
Yes, I do write, and people say I it's not all that bad. I used to post some bits at .net - not the real writing, because I, obviously, do it in Russian, but some stuff to entertain people, and I am happy to say they seemed to be entertained. I think I'll post something here too, later.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool, I was just wondering because like I said, I think On Writing would connect more writers rather than nonwriters. I loved it from top to bottom. I'd love to read some of your entertaining writing one day, but in English, please.
by the way, I love reading non-fiction about literature. I just don't think King's was interesting.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last chance to vote! The poll is closing!
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The poll has closed. On Writing has earned a FAS (final average score) of 3.950000000 or 79.00%, placing 3rd in this bracket. It will not be moving on to Round 2.
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