"Once weaned from the ephemeral craving for TV, most people will find they enjoy the time they spend reading. I'd like to suggest that turning off that endlessly quacking box is apt to improve the quality of your life as well as the quality of your writing."--Stephen King, On Writing
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Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"Can I be blunt on this subject? If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that."--Stephen King, On Writing
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"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."--Stephen King, On Writing
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot...I don't read in order to study the craft; I read because I like to read...I don't read fiction to study the art of fiction, but simply because I like stories...Every book you pick … Continue reading Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
Quintessential Quotes: #writingwisdom–Writealready2017
"Books light the fire--whether it's a book that's already written, or an empty journal that needs to be filled in."--Meg Wolitzer, Belzhar
Does Reading Help Your Writing? — Rachel Poli
I agree with Rachel...to a point. If I could only consistently pay attention to the nuts and bolts of my favorite authors while reading (rather than immersing myself in the story), I'd learn so much more! One of the biggest pieces of writing advice I hear from authors and writers alike is: “Read, read, read.” … Continue reading Does Reading Help Your Writing? — Rachel Poli
The Best Writing Advice You’ll Ever Get — Andrew Joyce
There is one bit of advice that I have for aspiring authors. And that is, if you want to write well, you must read. Reading to a writer is as medical school is to a doctor, as physical training is to an athlete, as breathing is to life. Think of reading books as taking a […] … Continue reading The Best Writing Advice You’ll Ever Get — Andrew Joyce
Why writers *need* to be readers — the orang-utan librarian
So a while back, I was following an indie writer (who shall remain nameless) that said they don’t read, because, and I quote “There are writers and then there are readers”. Now, I’ve mentioned this before, because YIKES that is a dreadful piece of advice, but even more so, it then made sense to me […] … Continue reading Why writers *need* to be readers — the orang-utan librarian
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