1. Fright Beforehand

Don't hesitate to jump on a stage or go to a job interview, because thinking about the event beforehand is scarier than the actual event. When you're worried about what will happen, you'll come up with tons of potential scenarios that could cause you to chicken out. However, you have to remember that your fears beforehand are the scariest part. Once you actually do what you're setting out to do, everything will be just fine.

2. One Step at a Time

This quote isn't only useful for writing. It's good advice for any area of life. If you want to marry someone, first you have to ask them out, then you have to develop a relationship, then you have to propose. You need to take it one step at a time, because jumping ahead won't do you any good.

3. Get up and Go

Don't lounge around all day, waiting for an idea to hit you. If you want to write, then write. If you want to exercise, then get up and do it instead of waiting for some energy to magically enter your body. You're in charge of your actions, so do whatever it is that you need to do.

4. All over Again

You shouldn't spend your entire life waiting for the weekend. If you do, then you'll waste the majority of your life. Friday isn't all that special, anyway. Sure, you'll have more time to rest and relax, but on Monday everything will be the same as it was in the past.

5. Takes More than Talent

It's one thing to have talent. It's an entirely different thing to put that talent to good use. You may be the most amazing artist in the world, but if you don't try to showcase your work, nothing is ever going to come of it. That's why you need to get up and make a name for yourself. No excuses.

6. Messy Mistakes

If Stephen King messes up, then you certainly shouldn't feel bad about when you mess up. Making mistakes is unavoidable. As long as you don't let those mistakes stop you from continuing to try to succeed, then there's nothing wrong with them. You just have to move past them.

7. Be a Believer

This isn't only true for writing. No matter what job you're trying to land, it's nice to have someone who supports you and believes that you can be successful. That's why you should always show your loved ones that you believe in them. It can help them more than you'd ever imagine.

Stephen King isn't just an amazing author--he's also a pretty good role model. If you want to be successful, then you should remember these pieces of advice and try to follow them as best as you can. What's the best Stephen King novel that you've ever read?