Reading

I've always loved to read, but I read differently since deciding to write a novel. Instead of losing myself in the story I start to analyze how and why it works. Doing this might dispel some of the magic, but I more fully appreciate the work and talent behind the words.

Although I want to learn from authors I admire, I don’t want to be too strongly influenced. I hope to avoid this by reading a variety of authors and genres. I try not to feel too intimidated, especially when reading literary fiction. It would be easy to give up writing and bow down to the masters.

As an aspiring writer I also think more about where I get my books. I’ll write about this tomorrow.