I agree wholeheartedly that reading is the way! We can read actively and be amazed not just at sentence structure or good turn of phrase but pace and atmosphere and all sorts. I also set myself a target of reading debuts for one year to see what agents/publishers were picking up on but Iām now back to reading simply for pleasure (and still always being surprised). Read, read, read.
Reading for pleasure is such a great way to go! Of course, challenging yourself to books you might not look for usually is great but I find that I find more books off the beaten track when I'm not pressuring myself into it
Writing lacks finesse if you don't read. If you want to know what finesse means, one of the lines is as follows: "When I leafed through the book, the pages crinkled deliciously and it was a crime, a violation of my rights as a person! that I was called away from that magnificence."
OMG! Loved reading this. Recently came across your book, will buy it next month (this month's book buying quota is full š ) and can't wait to read it! š
Hahaha thank you, Shatarpura! I understand the need for book buying quota. When I don't have those, disasters happen (like this August) šāāļøšāāļø
I agree wholeheartedly that reading is the way! We can read actively and be amazed not just at sentence structure or good turn of phrase but pace and atmosphere and all sorts. I also set myself a target of reading debuts for one year to see what agents/publishers were picking up on but Iām now back to reading simply for pleasure (and still always being surprised). Read, read, read.
Reading for pleasure is such a great way to go! Of course, challenging yourself to books you might not look for usually is great but I find that I find more books off the beaten track when I'm not pressuring myself into it
Writing lacks finesse if you don't read. If you want to know what finesse means, one of the lines is as follows: "When I leafed through the book, the pages crinkled deliciously and it was a crime, a violation of my rights as a person! that I was called away from that magnificence."
OMG! Loved reading this. Recently came across your book, will buy it next month (this month's book buying quota is full š ) and can't wait to read it! š
Hahaha thank you, Shatarpura! I understand the need for book buying quota. When I don't have those, disasters happen (like this August) šāāļøšāāļø
I know right! Disaster already happened...so sitting right now. š