Another month, another blog fest!
This week's topic is: How much reading do you do, both for pleasure and for a work in progress?
I used to read a great deal in pretty much any genre I could get my hands on. As a kid, summertime was spent riding bikes, mowing lawn, or reading. Even when I had kids, I spent time reading – mostly bedtime stories – but also grown up books when I had the time.
As I got more into writing books, most of my reading time has been spent on writing/reading/editing my own books. Then I rediscovered the joy of a good bedtime story!
My bedtime reading is generally only a chapter or two, depending on the book, but I’ve been able to start pulling books off my TBR pile that have been there for years. I’ve also discovered new finds in the bookstore to enjoy rather than just learn. So far over the past few months I've read about:
· women who became empowered by riding motorcycles
· a book about becoming a full-time author
· the Heroine’s Journey as opposed to the Hero’s Journey
· The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho
· The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith
· And a few other obscure books on various topics!
I've also been able to start reading a friend's new book to give a review. It's always fun to read something totally new that hasn't even hit the shelves yet!
In general, my reading time for pleasure is usually around 15 to 20 minutes a day.
Social media reading time…that I’ve actually cut back in favor of getting other things done.
Length of time for editing and work in progress reading depends on how close my deadline is or what new book I have on the go! Currently, I have one book I’m writing the first draft of and a second one I need to edit. If I have a slow day at work, I’ll do a little during quiet moments. I also like to get a lot done during Write-In meetings as well. Those two hours can fly by when you’re working hard on a new book!
Join our gaggle of talented authors to find out what they’re reading!
Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com/blog/
Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/
Helena Fairfax http://www.helenafairfax.com/blog
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-2yB
Rhobin L Courtright http://www.rhobincourtright.com
