How Reading Makes You a Better Writer | Education, Inspiration & Recreation for Authors

Reading isn’t just entertainment, it’s a writer’s secret weapon. If you want to become a better writer, you need to become a better reader. In this episode, we’ll break down how reading helps writers in three powerful ways: education, inspiration, and recreation.Reading teaches you about your craft, and it can also teach you storytelling techniques, structure, pacing, and style without sitting in a classroom.Books spark new ideas, fuel your creativity, and keep your imagination flowing.And reading for fun keeps you connected to the joy of stories, making your own writing more alive.Whether you’re a new writer just starting your first book or an aspiring author who wants to sharpen your craft, this episode will show you why reading is one of the most important habits you can build.Some of my favorite writing books: - How to Really Write a Book (and other forms of self-torture) by Sarah Dressler- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody- Story Genius by Lisa Cron- On Writing by Stephen King- The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maas- Published by Chandler Bolt- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron- The War of Art by Steven PressfieldWhat are YOU reading? For help creating a writing routine that sees you:- writing consistently- making big progress on your book and- still building in intentional restVisit pages.tcburr.com to grab my 4-week, self-guided writing challenge. You've got this, writer. 🫶🏻