Can someone give examples of good and bad prose, then possible explain what makes each one good/bad?
Just read more. I know /lit/ likes to wank about "prose" but it simply means - in this context - 'the way a thing is written'.
If you really need an example of bad prose just visit the critique thread. Then clean your palate with Borges or something.
>>8325865
Ayyy I like this answer. Shitting on the critique thread.
>>8325848
If the prose is good you'll enjoy. If it is not you'll loathe.
It is fairly simple. Try to measure prose's quality by how unberable the book is.
>>8325874
What? Was that the wrong answer?
Bad prose is bad prose. Besides, its not like those guys wont improve so long as they keep practicing. OP wanted an example and there's a living one on this very board.