Today, Dr Tanya has asked our opinion on this quote by George R R Martin
TODAY’S QUOTE:
“You need to read everything. Read fiction, non-fiction, magazines, newspapers. Read history, historical fiction, biography. Read mystery novels, fantasy, SF, horror, mainstream, literary classics, adventure, satire. Every writer has something to teach you, for good or ill. (And yes, you can learn from bad books as well as good ones — what not to do).”George R.R. Martin,
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I think if one wants to be a good writer, it always is a good idea to broaden one’s horizons. Reading from all genres and different types of authors gives a wide reading experience. This prepares us to write well-balanced stories. Poetry, similarly needs to be read from a variety of sources. Different poets have different ways to express their feelings and when we read through multiple platforms, we expand our expressions too.
I have gained a lot by reading not only books from my favorite authors but also my blogger friends. Some write fiction, some love horror while others write humorous stories. This has enriched my knowledge and made me aware of how I too can write in different styles and genres.
In conclusion, I’d say that this quote is very apt, especially for aspiring writers and bloggers. Reading from multiple genres and authors allows us to use the knowledge to better our own writing.
Thanks Tanya for the prompt.
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Tanya sounds like a Zimbabwean name
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It’s a very common name in many countries and cultures.
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I agree totally. Reading influences thought.
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Yes, it does and one learns a lot too
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Yes, absolutely.
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👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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I went to several talks by author Ray Bradbury. He said every evening to read an essay, the Bible and fiction. Also, to turn off the TV.
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I agree with that, specially about the TV. 😍
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Aww, so true. Beautiful insights, Sadje! I’m going to reblog this!
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Thanks a lot Joyce
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You’re welcome.
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💗💗💗
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Thanks for sharing
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I completely agree. Reading from multiple genres and sources keeps us aware of new ideas, things to try, or not try. Lovely share, Sadje.
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Exactly so! Thanks
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A very helpful post, thank you Sadjie.
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My pleasure. Thanks
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You’re so right, Sadje! Reading works by other people do aid in developing writing styles.
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Absolutely right. Thanks Shruthi
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We learn a lot by reading!
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Indeed.
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I am glad you agree Sadje because I do too.
What you might find funny or paradoxical is that I still have not read or watched Game of Thrones.
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Thanks Tanya! I tried it for a bit but it was too gruesome for my taste.
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