Create a list of what you believe are the 5 most important of King’s writing rules, and place them in order of priority – for you. Include the list on the first page of your paper. (See example.) Remember to apply the rules throughout your paper.
Write an essay in which you analyze and present your response to King’s memoir. Weave answers to the following questions through your paper:
What are King’s two theses?
Which of King’s rules are most important as they apply to your writing?
How do King’s rules apply to writing in history?
How will you use King’s rules to improve your writing in history courses?
Instructions:
-Your paper should be between 750 and 950 words in length.
-Include a word count at the end.
-Double-space and use one-inch margins and a 12-point font.
-Do not leave a space between paragraphs; indent the first line of each paragraph.
-Put your name and the date in the left-hand corner of the paper.
-Do not include a header or footer, but do number the pages.
-Do not use any direct quotations: Summarize and paraphrase! This applies to your list as well as your essay.
-Edit and Proofread! Think like Stephen King and be certain that your writing is sharp and interesting and has
logical transitions. Catch mistakes and fix them before you hand in the paper. Be the best writer you can be.
-Follow directions!
The only source you can use is Stephen Kings book “On Writing”
