Episode 11: Shhh, I'm reading. Why Reading is So Important for a Writer

09/07/2025 12 min
Episode 11: Shhh, I'm reading. Why Reading is So Important for a Writer

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Episode Synopsis

Not all readers are writers, but all writers are readers. At least, I hope that's true. In this episode, I will get into why reading (in general) is important for a writer, but also why reading in your genre (specifically, the genre you are writing) is a must. I will also go over the importance of craft books, something I feel is beneficial for writers at all stages in their career.Links mentioned in this episode (all are affiliate links)On Writing (Stephen King)Steering the Craft (Ursula K. Le Guin)The Writing Life (Annie Dillard)The Business of Being a Writer (Jane Friedman)Additional links (some are affiliate links)Scrivener (the writing software I use)AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)The Sleepwalking Vampire (one of my books)Social Media links Instagram Threads YouTube TikTok Bluesky Facebook

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