Mike Bunn had a quite interesting history when it came to reading and writing.  From his humble beginnings in London to now, Bunn certainly experienced quite a bit and even managed to teach students about ways on how to become a professional writer. He has a few goals wanted to accomplish when it came to his writing and had a few words of wisdom when it came to writing. He is now a very well known professor when it comes to others.

Bunn has a few philosophies when it comes to writing. One of his goals talks about finding what readers think are the most important decisions that are showcased in the text. According to page 3 it states “The goal as you read like a writer is to locate what you believe are the most important writerly choices represented in the text—choices as large as the overall structure or as small as a single word used only once—to consider the effect of those choices on potential readers (including yourself). Another thing that can be noted about Bunn is that he believes that knowing which type of writing assignments you will be asked to complete can help you to read like a writer. In page 9 it states “It’s probably impossible (and definitely too time consuming) to identify all of the choices the author made and all techniques an author used, so it’s important to prioritize while reading. Knowing what you’ll be writing yourself can help you prioritize. ”

Mike Bunn has been showed to have a quite a smart mind when it comes to reading and writing, which is something he is clearing very passionate about. His quotes help to inspire students each day about how to be an excellent writer, especially when it comes to the two questions that can be asked before you read. According to page 10, they are “What is the author’s purpose for this piece of writing?” and “Who is the intended audience?” He is just trying to showcase why reading and writing is a key importance, especially when it comes to literature.