In order to exercise "due diligence" with respect to Stephen King's On Writing I'd like to engage in a prepared discussion. The idea behind a prepared discussion is that we don't just show up and "wing it," rather we spend some time beforehand thinking about some worthwhile questions and answers. In theory, this should yield a much richer discussion than if the questions are just presented to you several minutes before the discussion.
So, the following is a list of questions that I think are worth asking. I hope you have a few of your own. Feel free to add to the list by leaving a comment below.
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1. In what way(s) is On Writing similar to/different from other writing texts you have used?
2. How useful do you find On Writing to be? What are some important tips or lessons you are taking away from it?
3. How connected do you feel King's writing is to his biography? To what extent do you feel fiction writers can separate their personal lives from their writing?
4. Based on your reading, how desirable would writing be as a career choice for you? What would be the most/least desirable aspects of writing as a career choice?
5. Assuming that King's book helped you to grow as a reader, what kind of book do you think would be appropriate in order to help you continue your growth?
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