Stephen King writes pulpy, accessible fiction. I don't have context for the quote, but it's probably in the context of horror writing. Even if not, he's not the

Stephen King writes pulpy, accessible fiction. I don't have context for the quote, but it's probably in the context of horror writing. Even if not, he's not the beginning and end of all writerly advice. He's just one guy. Smart and successful, but singular. There are as many styles and motivations as there are writers. All are inherently valid. Whether they serve specific goals is a separate consideration. If you want to write horror like Stephen King, listen to Stephen King until you develop your own voice.