Read, read, read. Read everything- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it is good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out the window.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Extensive reading across genres is essential for mastering writing.
- In plain terms
- Read widely to learn how to write well.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice and exposure improve writing skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you learn your craft?
- What books are you reading?
Another view
It overlooks the role of formal instruction.
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