How has being a writer changed your experience as a reader? #IWSG

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Insecure Writer's Support Group created by Alex J. Cavanaugh
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer's Support Group day. We share our thoughts - talk about our doubts and fears. Or we can offer a word of encouragement to others. 
Co-hosts for this month are:
Misha Gericke
LK Hill
Juneta Key
Joylene Buter


Question for this month - How has being a writer changed your experience as a reader?

I read less than I used to - for pleasure that is. Now I grab an old favourite and snuggle down with it when I'm tired of writing or edits or promotion. People are always asking, "Have you read Xs latest?" 
I'm always replying, "No." 
Then I get that "what?????" look.
I've found if I'm in edit mode then I can't enjoy what I'm reading as I'm checking for errors - deepest apologies Agatha Christie.
I've also noticed I'm much more critical of a TV show or movie if I've spent all day critiquing someone's chapter/book or going through edits on my work.
I never used to notice "plot holes" etc when I read or watched TV.
When I do spot the "errors" in a book, do I toss it across the room and wail how the errors ripped me from the story and therefore ruined my life?!?!
No. I snort then accept we are all human and therefore fallible and move on. 
And now back to that annoying rewrite that is taking me forever.
Hmmm....wonder what I've got that I haven't read lately?




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