I’m not usually a fan of memoirs, biographies, and other non-fiction. However, I’m actually enjoying reading Stephen King’s, On Writing. I think what I love most about this book is his snappy, sarcastic, yet truthful attitude he writes with. There are times I find myself laughing thinking, “Wow, I can’t believe he just said that.” Then within the same thought I think, “Wait, I guess that’s actually true.”
I enjoy the little rants that he goes on about writing. I especially like when he gives the reader insight as to what he was thinking when he wrote specific books of his own. I think that it’s neat when I personally learn what inspired books like Carrie, Cujo, and The Tommyknockers.
I’ve never actually thought of seeing myself as a writer, and I still don’t. Lately, however, I find myself just wondering what I want to do. King’s story about his son and the saxophone was actually inspiring. It showed me that I need to think about what I like to do in my free time and consider pursuing a career in something that I actually love to do.
Glad to hear the King book is resonating with you. Yes, it's vital to find that thing which inspires you - that which brings you joy in your daily life. Best of luck finding it!
ReplyDeleteBTW - also want to use this forum to make sure you got the message that we are not attending the movie this week, but rather the second week of November - on the 10th. Please RSVP. Thanks, Dana