"After Caroline Bicks was named the University of Maineʼs inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, she became the first scholar to be granted extended access by King to his private archives, a treasure trove of manuscripts that document the legendary writerʼs creative process-most of them never before studied or published."
"Bicks picks apart the early works - Pet Sematary, The Shining, Night Shift, 'Salem's Lot and Carrie - comparing the changes across multiple drafts for each, and highlighting King's notes and correspondences with editors that shaped these drafts into the legendary horror stories we know today."
"Monsters in the Archives makes for an insightful companion to King's own On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, and while you don't need to be a superfan to enjoy it, anyone who is will surely eat it up."
Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks provides a unique look into Stephen King's creative process. Bicks, as the inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, gained access to King's private archives, revealing manuscripts and drafts of his early works. The book analyzes significant changes in drafts of Pet Sematary, The Shining, Night Shift, 'Salem's Lot, and Carrie, showcasing King's notes and editor correspondences. It serves as a valuable companion to King's On Writing, appealing to both fans and writers interested in the craft.
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