On Writing, Post 2: A Dark Age

Stephen King was a smoker, drinker, and drug addict at some point in his life. But these dark days helped him become a better writer, still. Some of his best works were written during this time. I'm amazed that he was able to come out of such a dark time to become the creative and unique person I saw come alive on the page as he described his life's tales. His family support, no doubt held much of the weight of getting past his addiction. But I know that it takes a lot of willpower and fighting to get past addiction. I'm extremely impressed by his work.