You want to write better. How can you use reading to improve your skills?

Choosing your reading material is important. You may have read a lot, but if no one actually reads you, then no point. You need to first learn to choose good stuff. Then, you can focus on what to read. Who to read. And how to read.

To begin with, there is this unsaid bond that reading and writing share. Both practices go hand in hand. Now, talking about how reading can eventually lead to better writing: 1. First and foremost, consistent reading always adds a fresh and offbeat outlook on life. It deeply impacts the process of enlightening one's mind. 2. It is reading that works the best when one is looking to improvise one's vocabulary. 3. It is inevitable that creativity plays a significant role in the art of writing. But so does memory. That being said, statistically speaking, reading contributes to the mind's mental stimulation in ways that one can't even imagine. In my experience, only the finest reader transforms into the finest writer!

To improve your writing, read widely across genres and authors. Analyze the structure, tone, and language used in different works. Take notes, ask questions, and discuss interpretations to deepen understanding. Make reading a regular habit to continually expose yourself to new ideas and perspectives, inspiring creativity and enhancing your writing proficiency.

Hemingway re-read Tolstoy's "War and Peace"...but slowly. He'd focus intensely on single chapters, dissecting the way Tolstoy crafted scenes. How did he build tension? What made the dialogue feel alive? Hemingway wasn't copying Tolstoy, but rather studying the mechanics of masterful storytelling.

I don't necessary agree with this. I think reading anything, from novels to self-help books to technical documents can help your writing. By reading, you see what others do and you can learn what works and what doesn't.

Don't just read, read with clear learning goals in mind. Try this simple process: 1) Identify a weakness in your writing. For example, if you're a legal writer like me, you might be getting too caught up in the technical side of things and inadvertently alienating your readers. 2) Find authors for whom your weakness is their strength. There might be an expert in your field who excels at making complicated technical things seem simple. 3) Study that author and implement what you learn. As you're reading, don't focus solely on WHAT they wrote, actively pay attention to HOW they wrote it. Keep a journal and jot down a few key takeaways each time you read. Then, implement those strategies when you write.

Thank you for reminding me about this step. This is my favorite exercise. I enjoy reading books and research about writing, especially those published in international journals. I make notes on the readings that I find interesting. I reflect these international research findings in to the Indonesian context. Often the results provide new insights. In the last two years I have made notes like that regularly almost every day. At the end of last year, after going through a selection and editing process, these notes were published as a book in five volumes.

Lisez… Encore et encore, lisez… Tout ce qui vous tombe sur la main. Lisez des graffitis sur les murs, des magazines, des journaux, des blog, ainsi vous ouvrirez votre esprits à moult possibilités.

You can tell what works by how your read. Do you keep checking your phone and emails while reading. If so, this doesn't work and examine why.

En tentant d'imiter, on ne se trouvera jamais. Un auteur n'est pas un moine copiste. Notes, ratures font partie du grand jeu de l'écriture, et si l'exercice peut s'avérer difficile, il n'est pas impossible. La lecture est un atout non négligeable qui permettra de lisser ou modeler certains effets de style qui empatent la pointe de notre stylo...mais danger et déception à la clé si l'effet escompté passe totalement inaper?u. Enfin, nous pouvons nous demander s'il existe une phrase parfaite, celle qui provoquera une émotion immédiate et universelle ? Soyons sincère et restons en phase avec nos mots. L'honnêteté nous distinguera à jamais d'un texte produit par L'IA dont on ignore les sources.

Tout ce que vous lirez, posez-vous cette question : "comment en tirer le meilleur" ? "Quelque chose que v vous pouvez vous approprier" Lorsque vous voulez écrire, ne tombez pas dans le piège du débutant qui se met à copier/coller les textes d'autrui.

When you are ready, have a notebook ready and take notes on what you like and what you don't like. Then use this in your own writing.

The application of what you have already read into your writing is important. If you have read a lot for the sake of reading, it maybe futile. You need to be able to read and apply what you read in your writing.

Ne vous forcez pas la main quand vous lisez. Ne prenez pas ?a pour une corvée. Trouvez-y du plaisir, car comme le préconisait Victor Hugo, la lecture est la nourriture de l'ame.

This is great advice. Read for pleasure, don't only read to learn about your notes. Enjoy reading, and this will open your mind and help in your own writing.

I have always believed that, in order to be an outstanding writer, you need to read at least twice as much compared to the amount you write. Take literature, for instance - it's not only an outward expression of the vast tapestry of one's soul, but also fuel for the imagination. And the imaginative faculties greatly enhance every aspect of one's profession, therefore, reading is the gift that keeps on giving. I would strongly suggest making a daily habit of reading for leisure, either before, after work, or during weekends. Allow the vicarious experience of living life through the eyes of fictional characters enrich your reality and... enjoy the long-term benefits! :)

Absolutely true! You can't write without reading. The best way to write better is read, read & read. Try to read books, articles or magazines of different genres and don't restrict yourself to one genre. Reading not only gives you happiness but increases your writing abilities and knowledge. The most important thing is that try to write something everyday in additon to reading. Forget about vocabulary, grammar, length of your article etc at first. Just go with the flow and it will surely help you.

If you are an avid reader you probably love to talk about what you are reading when given the chance. Odds are that there are other readers in your life who feel the same! Instead of chatting about the weather with strangers and colleagues, use "what are you reading lately" as your default small talk. Someone else's special interest may be your next inspiration.

Explore genres outside your comfort zone. Each genre has unique conventions that can contribute to your writing versatility. Remember, reading is not only about enjoyment but also about learning and honing your craft. By actively engaging with diverse materials, you can absorb different writing techniques and incorporate them into your own work.

Exponha-se a diferentes estilos e gêneros. Leia uma ampla variedade de textos, incluindo fic??o, n?o fic??o, jornalismo, poesia etc. Isso ajudará você a se familiarizar com diferentes estilos de escrita e a desenvolver sua própria voz única. Ao ler, preste aten??o à estrutura do texto, como os parágrafos s?o organizados, como as informa??es s?o apresentadas e como o autor mantém o fluxo da narrativa. Assim você vai se inspirar em suas próprias escolhas estruturais em sua escrita. Por fim, observe como os autores criam personagens, desenvolvem enredos e constroem tens?o. Essas técnicas podem ser aplicadas em suas próprias histórias e narrativas.