Fill The Tank!

You’re writing along and hitting your daily goals (or whatever they are) and eventually the words just sort of slow to a trickle. What’s wrong? Is your brain faulty? Are you a bad writer? Have you not been drinking enough booze?

Have you been reading?

Turns out that the old word tank runs dry unless you fill it up once in a while. You don’t have to read things in the same genre, but it is a good idea to read. Adding words to the old thinky noodle makes more words come out faster when you sit down to write. It’s a funny thing, but it works. I recommend reading the best things you can find - classic novels, the great books, or just things you enjoy. The point is - if you want to write, read!