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You have heard it time and time again and it is true every time. If you want to become a good writer, you have to be a reader too. Reading has many advantages and few downsides.
Advantages: Exercise for the brain Often free entertainment Improved concentration and focus Improved literacy Improved sleep Increased general knowledge Motivational Stress reducing
Downsides: Sometimes, just another page turns into an all-nighter Reading a poorly written book, but not wanting to give up
If all of this is not convincing enough, here on Writing.Com, we have got groups to encourage and reward reading. Two places encourage you to read published books and talk about them. Each has their own approach and both make a lot of sense. Be sure to check them out.
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Book Brothel (18+) A hole-in-the wall reading challenge with goals, incentives, and motivating adult banter. #2233315 by Tornado Dodger
This challenge is for those that love to read and want to share info about the books they read. It's for those who want to have actual conversations and book talk with other members.
If you are interested in that next-level reading experience where you have direct access to the writer and can be a small part is shaping the next great novel, check out this formal meeting place for novelists and novel reviewers.
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Reply to my last Contests & Activities newsletter "Gamification" that asked: What kind of enhancements make you want to take part in contests and activities?
AmyJo-Thankful in heart wrote: One of my goals is to commission a MB for my Anagrams game. I've had a lot of feedback, and I think this is something I want to do. The trinkets are a wonderful addition, and are fun when found. I've already have a few trinkets done myself, and it could be habit forming.
Habit forming. Yes. I have made over 100 trinkets myself. They are so much fun to hunt, collect, and make. Any new merit badge is great. I hope you make an Anagrams badge. As a writing site, we need that anyways.
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Contests & Activities: February 22, 2023 Issue [#11810]
Exercise for the brain
