Better readers become better writers

Reading and writing are the two facets of the same coin. Both go hand in hand. However sometimes even voracious readers fail to ace in writing skills, it is often heard that a writer can master his skills only if he is into extensive reading.

A recent study revealed that when you’re exposed to a great novel, the writing of that author will have an influence on your own skills. The same way that music can influence your own style and mood so does a great book.

Reading can be done both for pleasure and for becoming a writer. To ace in writing, it is important to cultivate the art of reading like a writer.

Now, the question, “How can reading more improve your writing skills?” must be clicking in your mind. Take a look at the following points to get the answer.

1. Reading exposes us to different writing styles: The personal writing style of a writer is impacted largely by the level of reading. After reading a number of genres, a writer develops his own signature style. Writing mechanics and stylistic choices are highly influenced by reading.

• TReading enhances vocabulary: We often find ourselves stumbling over difficult words, every difficult word adds to our comprehensive skills. Frequent recurrence of difficult words in texts increases our vocabulary helping us tremendously while writing.

• Reading sharpens critical thinking skills: Reading as a writer leads you to understand the writer’s perspective and the purpose of the theme, and subtext. If you are able to critically analyze the work of other authors and determine the factors that make their writing different, you will surely be able to improvise your writings by bringing similar thoughtfulness to your work.

• Reading inspires new ideas: Making reading a part of your regular routine exposes you to creativity and new ideas. By reading more, one can boost his concentration. Reading fiction often lands you in a world of fascination and imagination where you can delve freely with no rigid thinking leading you to write flawlessly.

Do you also aspire to become a writer? If yes, when are you planning to make reading a habit?