Stephen King Reflection-- Vocabulary

• What does King say about vocabulary and word choice?
• Stephen King believes that word choice is extremely important when writing. The words you use are your way to get across what you would like to say. King's take on vocabulary is very different. He believes that using synonyms or large, fancy words in order to enhance your story is pointless and decreases the value of the story overall.
• Do you struggle with word choice in your writing? In what ways?
• Many times when I am writing I cannot think of the proper word to use in a sentence. This does not stem from the desire to impress or use large words, but rather that my readers will understand and not misinterpret what I am trying to say. Stephen King believes that when people can't think of the proper word to use, one must use the first word that comes to mind. He believes that words are meant to show someone an argument or point, or to tell a story, and they are not that important.
• Which advice does he give that you liked or that made you laugh?
• The advice about not beating around the bush and saying what you mean made me laugh, but I don't necessarily agree. Sometimes it is best to trust readers and allow them to make assumptions or discover things on their own. This keeps the reader's interest.