Lawrence Block's books on writing, especially Telling Lies for Fun and Profit are at least as good as King's as far as being direct and giving no bullshit. I r

Lawrence Block's books on writing, especially Telling Lies for Fun and Profit are at least as good as King's as far as being direct and giving no bullshit. I re-read it each time before I start a novel (I've finished three, started many more) and I take something new from it each time.