Comments on: The Tremendous Importance of Reading for Writers, What Leo’s Reading, and an Ask the Readers http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/ Unmissable articles on writing. Twice weekly. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:33:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Eli http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-11715 Eli Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:26:28 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-11715 Have you seen Elizabeth Gilbert's Nurturing Genius on ted.com? It is one of the better talks. www.ted.com/index.php/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html Have you seen Elizabeth Gilbert’s Nurturing Genius on ted.com? It is one of the better talks.

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]]> By: Swati Nitin Gupta http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-11544 Swati Nitin Gupta Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:46:15 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-11544 Currently I am reading a book called A Married Woman by an Indian author Manju Kapoor. I am planning to write a review also of that book for my article writing contest at ezinearticles. Currently I am reading a book called A Married Woman by an Indian author Manju Kapoor. I am planning to write a review also of that book for my article writing contest at ezinearticles.

]]> By: Keith D http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-6323 Keith D Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:11:29 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-6323 I am not a hardcore writer, but over the years have had to write quite a bit for business. Clients have told me that even in e-mails, they appreciate the clarity of my writing. Two attributions for the talent. Late-high school/early-college English classes and reading. I have had a library card since first grade. 30-60 books a year estimated for 48 years. There was a period when business kept me too busy and tired to physically sit down to read, so I listened to lots of BOT. Reading helps you develop vocabulary, style, voice, clarity and interests. Read Conrad then Hemingway to see two radically different styles that are both equally effective. re: Amazon Anonymous - 98% of the books I read are from the library. In keeping with Zen Habits frugality, it has been a long time since buying more than a business related book. in the 80's I spent lots of time and money trolling used book stores. Money and marriage made that stop. I am not a hardcore writer, but over the years have had to write quite a bit for business. Clients have told me that even in e-mails, they appreciate the clarity of my writing. Two attributions for the talent. Late-high school/early-college English classes and reading. I have had a library card since first grade. 30-60 books a year estimated for 48 years. There was a period when business kept me too busy and tired to physically sit down to read, so I listened to lots of BOT. Reading helps you develop vocabulary, style, voice, clarity and interests. Read Conrad then Hemingway to see two radically different styles that are both equally effective.
re: Amazon Anonymous – 98% of the books I read are from the library. In keeping with Zen Habits frugality, it has been a long time since buying more than a business related book. in the 80’s I spent lots of time and money trolling used book stores. Money and marriage made that stop.

]]> By: Laura Tamayo http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-5603 Laura Tamayo Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:06:51 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-5603 I'm just starting The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. He's the author of Shadow of the Wind--amazing! It's set in post-civil war Barcelona. This author has a real talent for pulling readers into the feel and mind set of a place and time. I’m just starting The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. He’s the author of Shadow of the Wind–amazing! It’s set in post-civil war Barcelona. This author has a real talent for pulling readers into the feel and mind set of a place and time.

]]> By: vicky http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-5194 vicky Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:45:55 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-5194 Hi, I thought the article was very interesting. I really enjoyed `Remains of the day` by Ishiguro..I also really like the movie, despite the fact that it can be a little depressing :) ..I´m currently reading a play, Miss Julie and I´ve just finished Hedda Gabler, another play which is also excellent in my opinion Hi, I thought the article was very interesting. I really enjoyed `Remains of the day` by Ishiguro..I also really like the movie, despite the fact that it can be a little depressing :) ..I´m currently reading a play, Miss Julie and I´ve just finished Hedda Gabler, another play which is also excellent in my opinion

]]> By: Sassamifrass http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-5172 Sassamifrass Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:47:26 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-5172 I like to use Good Reads to keep track of everything I have read and get new recommendations for books. It's nifty! I have so many more post-apocalyptic sci-fi novels on my reading list now :D I like to use Good Reads to keep track of everything I have read and get new recommendations for books. It’s nifty! I have so many more post-apocalyptic sci-fi novels on my reading list now :D

]]> By: Round-up: Much to Do in Little Time Edition « The Copyeditor’s Desk http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-5003 Round-up: Much to Do in Little Time Edition « The Copyeditor’s Desk Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:36:26 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-5003 [...] wannabe writers that, strange as it may seem, writers read! Thanks, Leo, for explaining the importance of reading for those who want to [...] [...] wannabe writers that, strange as it may seem, writers read! Thanks, Leo, for explaining the importance of reading for those who want to [...]

]]> By: Minimalist Fitness: How to Get In Lean Shape With Little or No Equipment | Open Source Blogging http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-4761 Minimalist Fitness: How to Get In Lean Shape With Little or No Equipment | Open Source Blogging Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:16:48 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-4761 [...] — Elsewhere: The Tremendous Importance of Reading for Writers, What Leo’s Reading, and an Ask the Readers [...] [...] — Elsewhere: The Tremendous Importance of Reading for Writers, What Leo’s Reading, and an Ask the Readers [...]

]]> By: Devaki Khanna http://writetodone.com/2008/08/08/the-tremendous-importance-of-reading-for-writers-what-leos-reading-and-an-ask-the-readers/comment-page-1/#comment-4744 Devaki Khanna Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:24:39 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=57#comment-4744 I enjoy reading the translations of novels written in various Indian languages. I enjoyed reading Those Days and First Light by Sunil Gangopadhyay--he describes the impact of British rule on the people of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, from the 1830s to the early 1900s. Other authors whose work I enjoy include Qurratulain Hyder (she wrote Fireflies in the Mist, about Bangladesh and River of Fire, about Uttar Pradesh--both in Urdu and translated into English) and Ismat Chughtai (who wrote several short stories on the lives of women). I've also read Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori. I enjoy reading the translations of novels written in various Indian languages. I enjoyed reading Those Days and First Light by Sunil Gangopadhyay–he describes the impact of British rule on the people of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, from the 1830s to the early 1900s. Other authors whose work I enjoy include Qurratulain Hyder (she wrote Fireflies in the Mist, about Bangladesh and River of Fire, about Uttar Pradesh–both in Urdu and translated into English) and Ismat Chughtai (who wrote several short stories on the lives of women). I’ve also read Lian Hearn’s Tales of the Otori.

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