Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about something I do a lot of—reading.
I have always been impressed when I run across a beautiful passage that stays with me after I finish the book. Now, as a writer, I note things I like—or don’t. It is not only something I enjoy but a learning experience.
I know writers are limited on time, but when I encounter an author who doesn’t read, I’m puzzled. How can you improve your writing if you aren’t paying attention to what works and doesn’t? How do you stay current if you aren’t reading what is out there?
In the last couple of years, I’ve increased my reading from twenty-five to a hundred books a year. My primary focus is reading as many good indie authors as I can. I’m amazed at the creativity in this group.
What have I learned? A lot! I can spot…
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Jeanne Owens, author 
November 14, 2022 at 10:49 am
Agree 100%, especially with being inspired by something I read.
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November 14, 2022 at 11:00 am
Yes. I often find myself being inspired by what I’ve been reading, too.
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November 14, 2022 at 10:54 am
Amen! I find a direct correlation between what I’m reading and how much I’m writing. When I’m reading good stuff, it’s easy to write. When I’m not, well, it’s not pretty.
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November 14, 2022 at 11:01 am
Yes. What I read often inspires me, too.
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