Crime Quote by Stephen King
![“There are a lot of people in the field [ of horror stories] that I do read. There is a lot of stuff that is written in this field, though, that is not very good. You just have to look for the good stuff.” quote by Stephen King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe8/stephen-king-13_crime_there-are-a-lot-of-people-in-the-field-o_712991.jpg)
“There are a lot of people in the field [ of horror stories] that I do read. There is a lot of stuff that is written in this field, though, that is not very good. You just have to look for the good stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing horror literature, 2020
Not all horror writing is good; readers must seek quality amidst mediocrity.
In simple terms: Not all horror works are good; seek quality.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate discerning reading habits.
Themes
literature
quality
criticism
horror
reading
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
inquisitive
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- book clubs
- writing workshops
- editorial reviews
- personal reading lists
Key Concepts
critical analysis
genre study
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify a good horror story?
- What criteria define quality for you?
A Different Perspective
Good works may be hidden.
![“I have always felt a little bit uncomfortable with question [why I'm write these stories]. It's not a question that you would ask a guy that writes detective stories or the guy that writes mystery stories, or westerns, or whatever. But it is asked of the writer of horror stories because it seems…” quote by Stephen King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d0/stephen-king-13_asks_i-have-always-felt-a-little-bit-uncomfor_2204674.jpg)
![“Horror is a reaction; it's not a genre. Somebody's life would have to be in danger for it [story] to be a horror story.” quote by John Carpenter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/159/john-carpenter-11345_danger_horror-is-a-reaction-it-s-not-a-genre-so_173245.jpg)
