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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Some profanity in King's direct prose and examples
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
King discusses his past alcoholism and drug addiction openly
Emotional Intensity
None
Themes of craft, persistence, and the life of a writer
What this book is about
Same content as On Writing by Stephen King. Essential craft guide with frank discussion of King's past substance abuse and some profanity. Inspiring for serious teen and adult writers.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Past substance abuse discussed
Some profanity
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