"Lessons Learned, Part 4"
August 25, 2019
I have one lesson left from reading that book I didn't enjoy. That is, even though it frustrated me, it was still worth it to read. Many of my author friends seem to feel that they have to stop reading in order to get their own stories written. Time is short, and they can't do both. I certainly can see that a gripping book would distract you, but I still believe it's a mistake to give up on reading.
For one thing, a writer sometimes needs a break. Especially if you're a pantser, like me, and you need to think your plot through before proceeding. You can break a writer's block by focusing on other things for a while...
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