Title: 12 Reasons Reading Widely Is So Important for Writers | The Web Writer Spotlight (@writerspotlight)
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12 Reasons Reading Widely Is So Important for Writers
Reading is so important and benefitial for everyone. Even if you’re not a "writer" per se, there are many reasons why you should read widely.
“The person who won't read has no advantage over the one who can't read.” — Mark Twain.
Top Reasons and Benefits of Reading Widely
1. Reading widely informs how writing should be done.
2. Reading widely grows vocabulary.
3. Reading widely brings inspiration.
4. Reading widely boosts creativity.
5. Reading widely improves understanding.
6. Reading widely enhances research.
7. Reading widely builds empathy and emotional intelligence.
8. Reading widely enables learning from other people.
9. Reading widely improves brain function.
10. Reading widely boosts concentration.
11. Reading widely allows healthy emotional release.
12. Reading widely kills boredom—it's fun.
David K. William is a web writer, publisher and entrepreneur. Everything he writes is inspired by life experiences and study. David is also founding editor of WebWriterSpotlight.com. Follow him on Twitter @DavidKWilliam.
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Content: It is always surprising that some people say they don’t like to read. For those of us who enjoy reading, books are a welcome escape. Books give us a chance to transport into another world, go on adventures and experience other people’s thoughts and realities without actually moving from our seat. A good book can make you laugh, smile, cry and think. It can make you wiser and more knowledgeable. When reading, you feel as though you are one with the characters; like the world within the pages is one with the real world around you. That is only part of the many delights and benefits of reading. There are many more reasons why you need to read widely. Top Reasons and Benefits of Reading Widely
For writers, reading is central to improving our craft.