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Short Stories: April 07, 2010 Issue [#3658]

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2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
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6. Ask & Answer
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Letter from the editor

The Importance of Reading


"A writer is a reader moved to emulation." ~Saul Bellow

While you may or may not agree with that statement, it does say a lot about the importance of reading to the writer. Writers are readers - we can't seem to get enough of the written word. Often we're told we ought to write every single day to be writers.

They don't tell us to read.

Sometimes I get too caught up in what I'm writing to remember to keep reading. It's a bad habit to fall into, but we all struggle with everything we're supposed to get done in a day.

Reading is how you know your market, how you learn about what your audience wants, how you avoid doing things that have been done ten million times in your genre and your reader will get annoyed with. It's vital for the writer to read what you write. And not just the words you type into the computer for your own stories.

Every submissions call for the magazines seems to recommend the writer get accustomed to the venue and read an issue or two. I'll admit one reason is so you don't submit a vampire story to a magazine that only wants action thrillers with human characters. Another good reason is so you get familiar with good stories out there - by well-known or just getting noticed writers - and increase your knowledge about the written word.


Editor's Picks

A few links about reading:
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Writing a detailed review takes time. Follow these guidelines for best results!
#818872 by The StoryMaster Author IconMail Icon

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What makes you stop reading an item? What stops you from rating and reviewing it?
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Are you exploring all of Writing.Com? You might be surprised if you venture out.
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The post-genome family relationships are not strictly governed by historical gender roles.
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Romance Story
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A comedic look at the experience of losing one's voice. (My FIRST item on WDC.)
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 Is This About Last Night? Open in new Window. (13+)
Sometimes the first impression is SO wrong!
#121063 by Ms Kimmie Author IconMail Icon

 
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Thanking you for using my short story 'Broken' in your editor's picks. *smile* Excellent newsletter, with, as always, good solid points!

You're welcome. *Bigsmile*

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