Stephen King Reading To Write Analysis

In this paper, I will discuss the article Reading to Write by Stephen King. I will examine the ideas he presents by citing the examples he uses. Additionally, I will give my own thoughts on his points and provide my own ideas of these topics. Lastly I will explain how I feel his logic not only effectively applies to the topic he is discussing, but how it is applicable to any chosen field a person may attempt to become successful in.
In his article Reading to Write, Stephen King presents the idea that reading is the most important part of becoming a writer. King states “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all other: Read a lot and write a lot” (2013, p.178). He goes on to say that even now after being an accomplished an
King believes that if we do not enjoy what we are after, we will not make the necessary scarifies or put the required time into developing our skills (2013). While people say all the time to we should become great at something we enjoy doing, I find the logic King applies to measuring how much we enjoy something is interesting. King uses the example of his son playing the saxophone. King states his son only practiced “during the periods Mr. Bowie had set for him: half an hour after school four days a week, plus an hour on the weekends” (2013, p.181). King goes on to say he “never heard him taking off, surprising himself with something new, blissing himself out. King could tell by the manner his son only put in the time suggested by his instructor that he did not truly love playing the saxophone. This could be applied to anything, if were only willing to do the suggested minimum requirement we will never become exceptional at that given skill. When we truly enjoy something will be inclined to put in the time and effort towards developing whatever skill we are working towards. When speaking about his own craft King says “The sort of strenuous reading and writing program I advocate – four to six hours a day, every day – will not seem strenuous if you really enjoy doing these things” (2013, p.181). I agree with this when we enjoy spending our time certain way the hours we spend working at it should go by without even realizing it. I have heard many times we should spend our time doing things we enjoy but Stephen King’s analysis of his son is the first explanation I have heard as to tell how much an individual enjoys