Everyone knows who Stephen King is: best-selling horror writer, and one of the most prolific writers that has ever lived. As a writer of popular fiction, King has been asked often about how he writes, his process, and his approach toward his work. King never felt qualified to speak about his process until a discussion with a fellow author (and band member) convinced King to tell his story. On Writing is equal parts autobiography, about a man whose compulsions and passions almost killed him, and an in-depth study about the process of writing, featuring examples of King's own work in various forms. The book is a how-to guide for any aspiring writer, as well as an unflinching glimpse into one of the most celebrated writers of all time.