Universal Truths for Writers part 2 of 7
Writers must read every day.
World renowned best selling author Stephen King said, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that." Most, if not all writers start as readers. We love escaping into a world other than our own, and eventually our imaginations take flight beyond what we've read and we become compelled to write a story of our own. However we cannot forget the importance of reading the work of others.
It's also VERY important that we read outside of our chosen genres. Why? Because it gives us a different perspective. It exposes us to ideas and styles that we wouldn't normally be exposed to. This will strengthen your craft and help you to avoid writers block.
I often find that when I'm stuck on a particular page, staring at the screen and willing the cursor to continue with the narrative it's best if I walk away. I need to either work on a different story or I need to read. By doing this my imagination will be rekindled and allow me to move on from where I left off.
So read, read voraciously, read as though your very life depended upon it, read like there is no tomorrow. Read and write every day, push yourself to improve, and look to others for inspiration.
Thank you for taking the time to read what I've written.
World renowned best selling author Stephen King said, "If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that." Most, if not all writers start as readers. We love escaping into a world other than our own, and eventually our imaginations take flight beyond what we've read and we become compelled to write a story of our own. However we cannot forget the importance of reading the work of others.
It's also VERY important that we read outside of our chosen genres. Why? Because it gives us a different perspective. It exposes us to ideas and styles that we wouldn't normally be exposed to. This will strengthen your craft and help you to avoid writers block.
I often find that when I'm stuck on a particular page, staring at the screen and willing the cursor to continue with the narrative it's best if I walk away. I need to either work on a different story or I need to read. By doing this my imagination will be rekindled and allow me to move on from where I left off.
So read, read voraciously, read as though your very life depended upon it, read like there is no tomorrow. Read and write every day, push yourself to improve, and look to others for inspiration.
Thank you for taking the time to read what I've written.
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