The important question has nothing to do with whether the talk in your story is sacred or profane; the only question is how it rings on the page and in your ear. If you expect it to ring true, then you must talk yourself. Even more important, you must shut up and listen to others talk.


On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (ed. Simon and Schuster, 2000) - ISBN: 9780743211536

Stephen King Quotes

The important question has nothing to do with whether the talk in your story is sacred or profane; the only question is how it rings on the page and...

The important question has nothing to do with whether the talk in your story is sacred or profane; the only question is how it rings on the page and...

The important question has nothing to do with whether the talk in your story is sacred or profane; the only question is how it rings on the page and...

The important question has nothing to do with whether the talk in your story is sacred or profane; the only question is how it rings on the page and...