Wow, what a dramatic change I saw in the first third of the book and the second! Even though King continued to use life examples and such to explain his writing techniques and critiques, he used them differently in this part of the book. Personally for me, all of the information to be taken in about writing skills could get a little bit boring. But he used blunt humor to really capture my attention and help me stay connected with his explanations. I found the first part of the book to be more interesting probably because I am more of a simple reader; I don't really like to read ABOUT reading or writing. It seems almost redundant to me; But at the same time, I see its relevance and I understand that it is important for aspiring writers and readers in general to learn reading and writing skills, especially from as talented of writers as Stephen King.
A very good thing about this part in King's book is that he avoids making the book just another lesson on how to write, like in your standard English class. He adds in his dislike for things like adverbs and passive voice, and gives advice on how to use your vocabulary. The personal touch makes it so much more applicable, because often students will zone out on your ordinary literary critiques. I feel that I can translate an abundance of information from this section into my writing in the weeks to come.
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