Hello Everyone,
It is the first Wednesday of the month, and IWSG Time.
IWSG is a writers' support group created and led by Alex Cavanaugh. It is a big help to many of us who do not mind sharing our insecurities, our successes or giving encouragement and help to others.
So, if you are interested and would like to join, the link below will lead you directly to us:
My Reasons for Reading
The first brick laid in my storytelling was by older people who told me stories or read me stories from books. These simple stories like Jack and Jill or Humpty Dumpty fascinated me. They awakened my desire and made me hungry to learn how to read. That hunger is still within me, and I doubt that it will ever disappear.
I am a voracious reader, and I take great pride in reading books by other authors. Books that are written by different authors expand my horizon and educate me over the writing process.
For me, writing your story deals with utilizing the craft. I am able to learn and use writing techniques from my favorite authors, which helps me interweave my words into a tale where the reader can slip away from his or her everyday existence.
Wishing all of you a lovely month of October and take care.
Shalom aleichem,
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Pat Garcia
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How very true Pat. It was only on a recent creative writing course that I realised I’d neglected my reading, and I was hoping to be an author ðŸ¤
ReplyDeleteYes, very true! That reading shapes us and helps us grow.
ReplyDeleteThere's no way I can imagine ever having become a writer if I wasn't already a voracious reader.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me, Pat. Happy October, it is my favourite time to year.
ReplyDeleteLove to read. Love to write. And love those folks that share those passions! Hope you have a good October, full of beauty, books and bodacious writing!
ReplyDeleteI’ve been a bookworm since I had barrettes in my hair. Used to remember thinking I might’ve been like a cuckoo bird or there was a mix up in the hospital and got sent home with the wrong family. As I was the only one who loved to read. They couldn’t get why I loved to read so much. And I couldn’t get how they couldn’t get it. But I’ve passed down my love for reading to my sons...somewhat. Though last night was my proudest moment ever. My youngest was up late reading a book in bed.
ReplyDeleteBooks have always played an important role in my life, and having ready access to them has undoubtedly enriched my life. I can't imagine why a person would want to write a book if (s)he doesn't enjoy reading them.
ReplyDeleteShalom.
All the books, internet info and random recipes get blended by my crazy brain. What comes out in my writing is nothing like what goes in. ;-)
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Anna from elements of emaginette
So true about reading and writing. We are people who crave stories.
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Mary at Play off the Page
I agree 100%. I loved having my parents read stories to me before I could read them myself. One of my favorite things was going to the library and picking out books. I still feel that way! Can't really imagine not reading.
ReplyDeleteTake care and Happy October to you, Pat.
I totally agree, Pat! Reading opened a world for me when I was very young and that world has only expanded with all the stories I've read & written!
ReplyDeletePat, I couldn't agree more. Reading widely is the most important part of my education as an author. Happy writing in October!
ReplyDeleteI'm a voracious reader, too. I can't imagine not reading and it definitely has helped with my writing.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about how I wouldn't have come as far in my writing without all the reading I did and still do.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Reading makes you a better writer. Happy IWSG Day! Hugs Juneta
ReplyDeleteI agree. Absolutely! I wouldn't be a writer if I didn't read.
ReplyDeleteHi Pat. I've been here but couldn't comment on my phone. You and I are lifetime readers and know how it enriches our lives. I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't get the joy we do from opening a book for the first time or for the fifth read because it's so awesome.
ReplyDeleteReading is definitely a huge benefit to us writers.
ReplyDeleteYou took the words right off of my keyboard. I like to read a lot of different genres, nonfiction, and poetry.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Great post :-)
ReplyDeleteI think reading and writing are both mutually beneficial. The more you write, the more the way you read changes.
ReplyDeleteI think we belong to a "voracious reader" club, Pat! How lucky we are.
ReplyDeleteMy reading reasons are very much the same as yours. I started for the enjoyment and I still read for enjoyment, but now I also read to learn.
ReplyDeleteGood reasons for reading, Pat. Keeping our minds (and imagination) open to new ideas enriches our stories. Have a great month.
ReplyDeleteI love to read books by different authors too, Pat. They truly do expand our horizons and educate us. All best to you.
ReplyDeleteI’m absolutely another who can’t imagine not reading, and feels like it makes my writing better. I honestly can’t remember not knowing how to read, though my mom assures me I learned at age 5 or so like everyone else. I guess I just see it as such a part of me that I can’t believe I ever didn’t know how!
ReplyDeleteI love those childhood books that inspired us all to read and write!
ReplyDeleteNot reading as a writer just seems backwards.
ReplyDeleteI just did a post about Jack & Jill and Humpty Dumpty. You might enjoy it.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Sorry it took so long for me to reply; life gets hectic sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI agree that reading for enjoyment is where it all started, but I do read now, a lot, as a way to improve my writing.
I agree. It's hard to write if you haven't read anything. One blogger made the analogy of it being like a baker. Can he make bread without ever having tasted it? Perhaps. But he won't know if it's good or not.
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