Stephen King reflects on how his writing has helped him through difficult times and describes various aspects of the art of writing.

"Twentieth anniversary edition with contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King"--Cover "Includes an updated reading list from Stephen King"--Page 4 of cover

First foreword --Second foreward -- Third foreword. -- C.V. -- On writing -- On living : a postscript -- And furthermore, part I : Door shut, door open -- And furthermore, part II : A booklist -- Further to furthermore, part III -- Even further to furthermore, part IV. -- Recording audiobooks for my dad, Stephen King / Owen King. -- A conversation with my dad / Joe Hill.