A New Year’s Resolution You’ll Love
Booklovers don’t go to bed alone. They bring a good book.
Never Go to Bed Alone
“I learned to be a writer by reading.” – Stephen King
Writers, especially storytellers, are usually inspired to write because of books they love. They are so moved and inspired that they want to create something that will have the same effect on their readers.
Author Ernest Gaines believes that you only write as well as you read. So read what you love to read and write what you love to read. Make writing a labor of love for yourself and your readers. What should you read? Anything that helps you become a better writer. Read books:
- You enjoy
- By your favorite authors
- That inspire you
- That help you decide what to write
- Like those you want to write
- Recommended by readers you trust
- About your field
- About your favorite authors
- With information you need or want
- About writing, including books like yours
- About publishing and promotion
- So successful that they help you understand trends and popular taste, and that may help your writing
- That help you grow as a writer and a person
Downloadable audio is the fastest growing segment of publishing. Like reading your work aloud, listening to books will give you insights into your writing. (NOTE: If you are interested in learning how to incorporate audio and/or videos into your own publishing platform, Adam Cushman, CEO of Film14 will be teaching a SFWC/SFWF Master Class on Feb. 19th at the 2018 SFWC and there will be a FREE Open to the Public Exhibitor Talk by Cory Verner, founder of Verity Audio Productions, at 4 p.m on Friday, Feb. 16, as well. Go to www.SFWriters.org for details.)
Booklovers never go to bed alone. The British critic Nancy Banks-Smith said: “Agatha Christie has given more pleasure in bed than any other woman.” Reading is one of the joys of being a writer. I wish you lifetime of joy doing both.
Mike Larsen,
Author, Author Coach, www.michaellarsenauthorcoaching.com
Co-founder, San Francisco Writers Conference: A Celebration of Craft, Commerce & Community www.sfwriters.org / info@sfwriters.org
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