Why Writers Need To Be Readers
“You have to read widely, constantly refining (and redefining) your own work as you do so. It’s hard for me to believe that people who [Read More]
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4 Things Writers Need To Know About Author Readings
— Written by Lev Raphael I’ve done hundreds of invited talks and readings on three different continents and I love being out there with my [Read More]
Learning to Write by Reading
You might think avoiding other influences makes you a more original writer. But nobody can write in a vacuum. Even the meanings of words depend [Read More]
6 Things to Consider If You’ve Got a Reluctant Reader
Every parent I know — including myself — wants their child to become a successful, avid reader. And why wouldn’t we? The benefits of becoming [Read More]
How reading fiction has helped my mental health
I’ve been self-medicating with books my whole life. They’ve been my palliatives, my morphine-drips, my adrenaline shot to the chest. Or, less dramatically, I consider [Read More]
The President Who Doesn’t Read
Trump’s allergy to the written word and his reliance on oral communication have proven liabilities in office. Ironically, it was the publication of a book [Read More]