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On Writing by Stephen King
Contributed by: Blake
  • 1. What genre is 'On Writing' primarily considered?
A) Memoir and writing guide
B) Short story collection
C) Novel
D) Poetry
  • 2. In which year was 'On Writing' published?
A) 1995
B) 2005
C) 2000
D) 2010
  • 3. What does King emphasize as a critical part of writing?
A) Mathematics
B) Cooking
C) Reading
D) Traveling
  • 4. Which writing tool does King recommend?
A) A pen
B) A dictaphone
C) A computer
D) A typewriter
  • 5. What personal tragedy does King discuss in 'On Writing'?
A) The death of his father
B) Divorce
C) His near-fatal accident
D) His mother's illness
  • 6. What advice does King give about first drafts?
A) Carefully planned first drafts
B) Perfect first drafts
C) Shitty first drafts
D) Revised first drafts
  • 7. In 'On Writing', King mentions a specific book he wrote. What is it?
A) Carrie
B) Misery
C) The Stand
D) The Shining
  • 8. How does King suggest writers should handle critiques?
A) Pretend they don't exist
B) Ignore all critiques
C) Be open but not overly sensitive
D) Get offended easily
  • 9. What ritual does King mention about his writing process?
A) Writing every day
B) Writing only during the night
C) Only writing on weekends
D) Writing in public places
  • 10. What does King suggest about the use of adverbs?
A) Avoid them completely
B) Only use them in dialogue
C) Use them sparingly
D) Use them excessively
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