On Writing came up with a genuine on-air endorsement 5 times across the episodes we processed. This page collects every one of those moments: who said it, what they said, and the exact point in the episode.
Stephen King's On Writing has crossed over onto Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and Tim Ferriss, 5 mentions across three shows with very different focuses.
Each mention links to the exact moment in the episode, quoted directly from the transcript. Each entry links to the exact YouTube timestamp so you can hear it in the guest's own words.
On Writing is both a textbook for writers and a memoir of Stephen's life and will, thus, appeal even to those who are not aspiring writers. If you've always wondered what led Steve to become a writer and how he came to be the success he is today, this will answer those questions. ([source][1]) [1]:
Where to get it & every mention“if you want the opposite of save the cat on writing by Stephen King is a leaping off point in save the cat's about structure and onw writings about the life of a writer” — Brandon Sanderson 00:49:35
Brandon Sanderson breaks down how he built a fantasy publishing empire through writing habits, magic systems, and a record-shattering $41M Kickstarter.
“his book on writing is really inspirational yeah because he didn't have instant success even though he got published when he was really young” — Mark Greaney 00:32:22
Thriller author Mark Greaney on writing the Gray Man series, the Hollywood adaptation, tactical research, brutal injuries, and the discipline behind creativity.
“I would say that On Writing by Stephen King, you really can't read about fiction until you've tried some fiction.” — Tim Ferriss 01:19:06
Tim Ferriss answers fan questions on AI companions, weight training for longevity, writer's block, low-back pain, and meaning in a secular age.
“it's stephen king's on writing my kids use it too actually my 17 year old and i have listened to this book in the car more times than i know because it makes me want to write” — Jessica Lahey 00:49:43
Teacher and author Jessica Lahey on raising self-sufficient kids, preventing addiction, her own sobriety, and learning to write through failure.
“Stephen King has a great book writing on writing and um you know where he gives tips um interlaced with his own personal history” — Lisa Feldman Barrett 02:06:42
Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett joins Lex Fridman for a freewheeling talk on love, brain evolution, free will, and consciousness.
