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Writers are Readers
Why Reading Will Improve Your Writing
While I was a classroom teacher, my primary goal was to instill a love for learning in my students. I did this in a variety of innovative and creative ways, as well as with simple ideas and strategies. I knew back then that writers are readers, and they needed to be proficient with each of these if they were to have a successful academic experience.
It is a sad fact that almost half of the people who graduate from high school in the United States will never again read a book through to the end. More than 50% who do buy a book never make it past page 20. It goes without saying that these people are most likely not writers.
The More You Read…
The more you read, the more your writing will improve. If you read in-depth books and articles about your area of specialization you will be even more prepared to write an eBook on the topic. It has always been said that readers are better spellers. But there is more to writing than just choosing the words and spelling the words correctly. Read for the joy of reading. We cannot expect people to purchase and read our eBooks if we are not regular, avid readers.
Read three books on a topic and you will know enough to discuss it intelligently. Read five books and you will be able to write articles on the topic and…
