On Writing is part memoir, part intro to writing guide, part description of a near fatal car accident. King gives readers insight into his development and evolution as a writer from childhood through the late 90s. Consequently, I now want to read all his books he references. He goes on to describe good writing practices(having a specific time and place to work, refraining from outside advice until after the first-draft, focusing on story rather than plot) and bad writing habits (overuse of adverbs, unnatural dialogue, excessive description). He also includes an example of an edited story as well as a recommended reading list (since writers must also be avid readers). 
 The book, like King's fiction, is very easy to read and full of his Northeastern man sass (can I say that?). Not sure I'll be a better writer (am I a writer at all?), but I appreciate hearing his insight into attempting to succeed at his chosen profession. One final thought: the section on getting started by submitting to magazines/publications seems so dated. I'm curious what he things about this post-print digital age and what it means for the writer.