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Read a lot: 1. What does bad prose teach a writer? 2. What does good prose teach a writer? 3. Where are some of the places that King suggests reading? Write a lot: 4. According to King, what does it mean to write “a lot.” 5. According to King, where should one write? a) What do you need in this space? Why? b) What should not be in this space? Why? pages

6. In general, what is King’s opinion of stereotypical writing classes? 7. How does King feel about the critiques that commonly are given in such classes? Specifically, how does he feel about the types of critiques received and about what the critiques to a writer’s process? 8. What is the plus side of writing classes, according to King? pages

9. Aside from class reading, how often do you read now? Where do you do this pleasure reading? 10. Where else could you squeeze in extra reading time? 11. Do you ever write for something other than an assignment? How often? For how long? 12. Think of where/how you typically write. Would King approve and how do you know? If not, what types of changes should/could you make to earn his approval? 13. Do you agree/disagree with King’s perspective of writing classes? 14. King mainly focuses on fiction writing/writers. How could this advice be adapted for nonfiction writing/writers?