| Vocabulary | Introduction | King's Opinion | On Writing | Discussion Questions |
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What is "mediocre"?
Of only ordinary or moderate quality.
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What is a "conscious reader"?
One who reads.
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What is "read a lot and write a lot"?
What two things does King say you need in order to be a writer?
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What is "the saxophone"?
What instrument did Owen play?
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What is
Why does King feel that reading poorly written books can have a positive effect on budding writers?
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What is "nostalgia"?
A sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.
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What is "excuses for not reading"?
Busy schedules, traffic, distracting phone calls and text messages, kids, and great shows on cable TV.
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What is "reading"?
What is the creative center of a writer's life according to King?
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What is "Asteroid Miners"?
What was an important book in King's life?
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What is
According to King, why is it necessary to read a lot and write a lot in order to be a good writer?
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What is "protagonists"?
The main character in a literary work.
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What are "Jeff Bezos' reasons why we do not read"?
It is less "sexy" than video games, DVDs, messaging, and other new media.
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What is "a polite society"?
What does King think you cannot be a part of in order to be a truthful writer?
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What is "zestful"?
What word did Murray Leinster often use that King disliked?
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What is
Do you think King experiences emotions and connection in certain pieces of literature more than others? How does this correlate with his childhood?
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What is "sacrifice"?
The surrender of something prized for the sake of something with a more desirable claim.
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What "makes us better writers"?
Reading- conscious reading.
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What is "poorly written books are a learning experience that show you how not to write"?
What does King have to say about poorly written books?
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What is "Ray Bradbury"?
When King read this author as a child, he also wrote like him.
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What is
Being a world renowned writer, does King's perspective on the writing culture he has observed surprise you? Why or why not?
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What is "zestful"?
Characterized by hearty enjoyment or excitement.
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What is Taylor Mali's poem he mentions in the Introduction?
"The The Impotence of Proofreading".
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What is "blunt, condescending, and serious"?
What is King's tone throughout the passage?
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What is "the real importance of reading"?
It creates an ease and intimacy with the process of writing.
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What is
Why does King think we read? Why does he feel this way?
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