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This week’s concept is: Reading for Inspriation
You will rarely hear me recommend reading craft books, but this is an exception to the rule.
Read as much as you can, if you’re blocked…
Now is the time to dive deep into all those books you bought when you decided to become a writer. Or when you realized you had no idea what you were doing and bought a zillion books by other writers. Or dive into your To Be Read pile. Or grab something silly or mindless to just enjoy.
Read for fun! Read for joy! Read what you LIKE.
…but as soon as you’re not blocked: Stop Reading and Start Writing.
Be careful that you don’t get wrapped up in how ‘other people do it.’ Craft books can be demoralizing for new authors, so take what you need and ignore the rest. Every writer is different. That includes you.
Reading can be a type of therapy, for sure, but just like all good things, there can be too much. If reading is distracting you from the writing task…if your imagination has been reawakened but you’re ignoring it…then reading can be it’s own form of block.
I said this last week with Prompts, too. So be careful you’re using the tools and not letting them use you.
In this week’s email, I’ll give you some examples of things to read when you’re stuck. If you’re not getting the email, let me know, or hop over to linseyewing.com and sign up under the Free Resources tab.
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STRUGGLES & SUCCESSES
Reading has always been like breathing for me. Something I did without realizing. Something vital.
Now that I write as much as I read, I’ve had a hard time balancing my favorite activity with my current occupation. Reading is different, I’ll just say that, than it used to be, but it is no less fulfilling.
Now I can look at reading as a tool, not just a pastime.
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