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King believes that the writing process resembles self-hypnosis, allowing him to enter a mental state conducive to creativity. To achieve this, he employs a specific routine: he revisits the last two pages of his work before starting again. This practice acts as a runway that helps him launch back into the narrative, ensuring he can resume the story where he left off.
His daily writing regimen is rigorous. From 8 a.m. to noon, King aims to write about six pages, roughly 2,000 words each day. This consistent effort translates into 180,000 words in just three months—a robust word count for a novel.