For #2, I had a great teacher who called it "Read like a writer." Instead of just mindlessly consuming, when you come across something compelling or that you like, you look at it more closely and think, 'How does this work? What makes this so good?'. I still use that process to this day.
And the voice one! #7. Sooo important. I definitely think that you need to do 1-6 to help develop a voice.
Thanks for this. I'm always glad to think about writing. Remembering things I've always known.
Great tips!
For #2, I had a great teacher who called it "Read like a writer." Instead of just mindlessly consuming, when you come across something compelling or that you like, you look at it more closely and think, 'How does this work? What makes this so good?'. I still use that process to this day.
And the voice one! #7. Sooo important. I definitely think that you need to do 1-6 to help develop a voice.
And enjoy your retreat!!
I know a few published writers with legit houses who do not read fiction regularly. It's...disheartening.
yikes..