Tanya is the host of Blogging Insight series.
Her Question this week;
Do you think that reading is an important prerequisite for writing well? If so, what kind of reading material inspires or affects your writing?
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I think reading helps us tremendously if we want to write well. Some people instinctively have great writing skills and don’t need to hone it by reading.
But for most people, reading not only adds to their vocabulary and expression skills but also introduces them to different styles of writing. It also inspires them with ideas of a storyline or topics for prose or poetry.
For myself, I love reading a wide range of books. I would pick up a work of fiction over a real-life story but there are exceptions. There are bios that I found fascinating.
My first love was murder mysteries from Agatha Christie. Then I started on historical romances by Georgette Heyer. I think my first love was all the British writers whose books I found in my grandfather’s library.
While writing for my blog I take inspiration from all that I have read to date. I also find inspiration from all the blogs that I follow.
In short, for me reading is essential for my writing!
Thank you Dr. Tanya for hosting this series.
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I think it would be a challenge to write and write well without reading as much as one can.
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Yes, for me it’s absolutely vital to read. I read up if I am attempting any thing new on my blog.
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I hear ya. I need to make more time. It make it a priority.
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Exactly!
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Reading and writing come back to a love of words I think.
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Yes you’re right. It’s all about a love of words.
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What we read all our lives shapes what we write.
You have read a great deal and it shows in your creative expression.
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Thanks Tanya. I forgot to add that we use the information too. For some of my posts I read up on google to get my facts right.
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Reading is a very important part of writing I think as well. Good answer Sadje!
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Thanks Leigha. You’re absolutely right.
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You’re welcome.
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❤️💖
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For adults that need help with reading issues, this can be difficult. This workbook is an excellent self-help book. https://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-Readers-Before-Reading-ebook/dp/B0791LYX9Z/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1469456225&sr=8-8
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