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Stephen King

by Jasmin from San Diego

Stephen King is a very successful author
Stephen King is a very successful author

Intelligence is something one should value. Stephen King is an intelligent writer whose books have gone viral over the last two decades. Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, in 1947. Stephen King is an award winning author who is respected for the time he spends writing books appreciated by those who like pulp culture. King graduated from the University of Maine in 1970 with a B.A in English. Later in his life he got into an accident in which he was tragically injured, however, he continued to write novels and teach children. He creates books with amazing depth and understanding of the characters. Stephen King is a heroic trailblazer who deserves our respect because of his creativity in writing, groundbreaking fictional prose, and successes in his field.

Stephen King’s creativity helped him as a writer to do the unthinkable. He creates books with amazing depth and understanding of the characters. “Stephen King’s first book, The Glass Floor, was a great sale and further helped him to believe that his writing could really sell (Jatso Kir).” King’s creativity has been a key factor in his journey in life. He lives with his family who helps Stephen write due to the fact that they are involved in writing too. Stephen King will be remembered for his creativity. “One way to write a novel is to just put words on paper and another way to write a novel is by creating a whole new world of imagination that flows with an entertaining technique. I think Stephen King lives up to that (Horror King).” King has a really vast variety of imaginative creativity in his mind that he uses in order to make his books worth reading. Creative minds have a way to inspire people to thrive to be just like them.

King’s creativity enhances his writing style. However, without style the novel is incomplete. King’s unique prose increases the intensity and depth of the book. “When an author, like Stephen King, uses a certain style to enhance the depth of creativity, the level of success rises (Stephen King).” King’s writing style is to mysteriously incline the reader and to end the book with a good twist. This is a key factor to create a good read. “King’s books are definitely worth reading because, his style of writing really makes you feel like you’re at the location where the scenes are happening (K.).” If you compare authors of horror and mystery you will notice that each one of their styles are different and that is what makes King’s writing unique. Just like an individual has their own clothing style, every writer has their own style that makes them stand out in the crowd. Stephen King writes mind-gripping novels with his own creation of fictional characters and this has lead him to great successes.

Stephen King is a very passionate author.
Stephen King is a very passionate author.

Stephen King’s successes have lead him to be a well known novelist worldwide. Stephen King has won awards for his breathtaking novels from various famous award companies. “Stephen King’s books really deserve to be praised (Stephen King Awards).” People truly respect King’s works no matter what the genre. King’s way of capturing his audience is something to talk about because he’s got an excellent grasp on what his audience wants to read. His success rises as he writes more books. “King comes out with new novels but each one is different from the other (Stephen King Biography).” Stephen King “From the beginning of his career, King has examined the demons that are hidden behind the work of an author. In Misery a monstrous muse forces a writer into slavery in front of typewriter. He is addicted to his work, but at the same time he is haunted by the demands of his fans. Although King is respected as a major force in popular fiction, his books blend the line between high art and pulp culture.” Not only is he famous in his hometown of Maine, but people have taken time out of their lives to acquire some of King’s greatest works. In the Future, King’s books started to turn into movies. This goes to show that writing is a way to interact with the world positively and can further lead to great success.

Intelligence is something one should value. A respectable person like Stephen King possesses the qualities of a great author and his intelligence and his imagination has brought King a long way. King wrote novels with creativity which is an important factor in selling books. His creativity allows him to expand on his fictional prose. King’s amazing creativity and his groundbreaking fictional prose has guided him to be one the most successful authors of his time. He deserves a heroic title from the people who value his intelligence.

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