Writing 101 Step 1: READ

“You have to read widely, constantly refining (and redefining) your own work as you do so. It’s hard for me to believe that people who read very little (or not at all in some cases) should presume to write and expect people to like what they have written, but I know it’s true. If I had a nickel for every person who ever told me he/she wanted to become a writer but “didn’t have time to read,” I could buy myself a pretty good steak dinner. Can I be blunt on this subject? If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that. Reading is the creative center of a writer’s life.” – Stephen King



6 responses to “Writing 101 Step 1: READ”

  1. Agree totally. I have always read with a passion and I write with a passion.

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    1. And that’s how it works.

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  2. I read every day. It helps me clear the day’s garbage out of my brain and gives me a much better quality of sleep.

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  3. Woebegone but Hopeful Avatar
    Woebegone but Hopeful

    I am an Olympic class fidget, physically and mentally- and thus grateful for Audio books (I hope they count as reading?)

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    1. I don’t see why not. I’ve never been into audio books though.

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