tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post6828283633312442705..comments2023-12-29T11:39:14.271-06:00Comments on 4RV Reading, Writing, & Art News: Reading to Improve WritingVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-22116553614564950562013-02-02T18:11:24.466-06:002013-02-02T18:11:24.466-06:00Dear Vivian,
It goes in a circle. The more yo...Dear Vivian,<br /> It goes in a circle. The more you read, the better you write. The more you write, the better you read.<br /> Thanks for reminding us of all we can learn from reading.<br /> Celebrate you.<br />Never Give Up<br />Joan Y. EdwardsJoan Y. Edwardshttp://www.joanyedwards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-53743637938568684062013-02-01T19:50:52.846-06:002013-02-01T19:50:52.846-06:00I'm glad to know my tips are falling on "...I'm glad to know my tips are falling on "reading" ears. *grin*Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-29402707089545507192013-02-01T19:18:15.468-06:002013-02-01T19:18:15.468-06:00Great advice! I'm a voracious reader and have ...Great advice! I'm a voracious reader and have been for many years. In addition to learning how to developing the depth of my writing - plots, subplots, depth of characters - reading helps expand your vocabulary and gives you the know-how to use those words so that your writing doesn't sound like a dictionary entry.<br />Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430429165603634058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-8677586616259999192013-01-31T22:44:41.187-06:002013-01-31T22:44:41.187-06:00Thanks for your comments, Janet. Yes, Writing.Com...Thanks for your comments, Janet. Yes, Writing.Com can be helpful.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-1086391365305035582013-01-31T22:30:18.398-06:002013-01-31T22:30:18.398-06:00Vivian, it's great advice. You've got to b...Vivian, it's great advice. You've got to be a reader to love books and take it to the next level. Writing.com really helped me grow as a writer and I recommend it as a learning site for budding authors.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-87731382180326570052013-01-31T13:52:52.194-06:002013-01-31T13:52:52.194-06:00Oh, my yes, I love reading all different kinds of ...Oh, my yes, I love reading all different kinds of books. They all teach a lesson. I'm a slow reader, but I keep plodding. It's imperative (as well as enjoyable.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406103471551171672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-29225726385056910792013-01-31T10:26:06.026-06:002013-01-31T10:26:06.026-06:00Most writers are readers. Sometimes we can use som...Most writers are readers. Sometimes we can use some vindication for our passion for reading as well as writing. However, I'm amazed at how many "writers" I've heard or read say they don't read. <br /><br /> Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-65242464379859228442013-01-31T10:07:41.011-06:002013-01-31T10:07:41.011-06:00Great advice, Vivian. I like to pick up award winn...Great advice, Vivian. I like to pick up award winners and classics to remind myself how other writers structure dialogue, mix description with action, put in character traits, etc. Amazing to go back to old favorites and read single scenes and lines that have stayed with you for years.Suzanne Cordatoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456536184016933556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-67132977425575206912013-01-31T09:04:06.900-06:002013-01-31T09:04:06.900-06:00Vivian, great advice. I've been an avid reader...Vivian, great advice. I've been an avid reader from way, way, way back. :)Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-38923064856405064562013-01-30T17:50:48.760-06:002013-01-30T17:50:48.760-06:00I like what one author/expert wrote: "Any wri...I like what one author/expert wrote: "Any writer who says she doesn't have time to read also doesn't have the ability to write well."<br /><br />Hmmm ... as much as I read, I must be a truly great writer. *grin*Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-51724927801382966892013-01-30T17:37:42.839-06:002013-01-30T17:37:42.839-06:00Vivian, I am a hopeless book junky and compulsive ...Vivian, I am a hopeless book junky and compulsive reader. You've given me another excuse to run past my family when they claim I'm wasting my time with my nose in a book {grin}.<br /><br />Peggy, going back to taking out the trash ...Margaret Fielandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639464925210908450noreply@blogger.com