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[–] rickdg@lemmy.world 39 points 2 months ago (15 children)

King actually has a book on writing. And yes, it’s about having the discipline to write everyday.

[–] rowrowrowyourboat@sh.itjust.works 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)

If I remember correctly, he does talk about his drug use in that book. He even talks about drinking mouthwash at one point because he was that much of an alcoholic.

[–] udon@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Yes, and he also makes the point quite clearly that drugs don't make you super productive as a writer. If anything, they make your writing worse. But it's a good excuse to live that "drugged artist" lifestyle, telling oneself that, sadly, that's how you have to do it (while opening the next beer can).

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I remember encountering a homeless dude in Florida who was consuming Sterno because its high alcohol content and low price made it the most cost-effective fix for an alcoholic. You can go lower than mouthwash.

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