Reading Like a Writer is a writing guide by American writer Francine Prose, published in 2006. == Background == Subtitled "A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them," — Prose shares how she developed her writing craft through writing and reading. She uses examples from literature to demonstrate how fictional elements, such as character and dialogue, can be mastered. == Summary == Chapter One: Close Reading Prose discusses the question of whether writing can be ta…