I genuinely think every aspiring sci-fi/fantasy writer who claims to be unable to find the time to read books (or at least unable to read outside their chosen genre) should be forced, Clockwork Orange style, to read in the quantity you prescribe before requesting beta-reads of their work.
First Jesse's piece on procrastination and now yours - I feel like the universe is trying to tell me something :D
I used to read a lot and am currently trying to get back into the habit. Your suggestions are really helpful (though I'm still adamant about not getting a Kindle ;) ).
One thing I also did was to block the Youtube app on my phone after 10 pm so I would stop watching videos before going to sleep.
I genuinely think every aspiring sci-fi/fantasy writer who claims to be unable to find the time to read books (or at least unable to read outside their chosen genre) should be forced, Clockwork Orange style, to read in the quantity you prescribe before requesting beta-reads of their work.
Hadestown RULES, and the live show is visually stunning in places.
I love the idea of New Book Day. 🎉
First Jesse's piece on procrastination and now yours - I feel like the universe is trying to tell me something :D
I used to read a lot and am currently trying to get back into the habit. Your suggestions are really helpful (though I'm still adamant about not getting a Kindle ;) ).
One thing I also did was to block the Youtube app on my phone after 10 pm so I would stop watching videos before going to sleep.