tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post1851567680249177948..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Books are a Writer's Best FriendRachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-64535739488173236702012-01-20T02:31:06.720-08:002012-01-20T02:31:06.720-08:00Hi Rachana,
Good to be here again.
Books, Book, an...Hi Rachana,<br />Good to be here again.<br />Books, Book, and Books, OMG!!! <br />wonderful thoughts here!!<br /> Yes, if you are a writer you must must and must read a lot of stuffs, especially need to be more selective in this case according to our line of subject. I was a voracious reader, but unfortunately due to the pressure of activities i now seldom engage in reading, but as said a writer cannot neglect this part in their life. This post prompted me to engage again in this activity LOL <br />Yes, let me re-quote Stephen King: "If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot…reading is the creative center of a writer’s life…you cannot hope to sweep someone else away by the force of your writing until it has been done to you."<br />Thanks Rachana,<br />sorry, here comes a belated wishes for the New Year 2012. Keep Going All the Best<br />Phil<br />PS: <br />Here is a small experience.<br />http://pvariel.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-early-experience-with-my-writings.htmlPhilip Verghese 'Ariel'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16981252465465661710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-74960307677617055462012-01-16T17:05:21.980-08:002012-01-16T17:05:21.980-08:00Reading is a must! I too, do not see how a writer ...Reading is a must! I too, do not see how a writer cannot read. It's inconceivable! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-33987030761396251222012-01-16T04:29:47.251-08:002012-01-16T04:29:47.251-08:00I agree with you completely, but of late I have be...I agree with you completely, but of late I have been struggling to read. I think it's because I'm mainly in an editing mode, so any detail that my mind reads as wrong rips me right out of the story I'm reading. <br /><br />:-/Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-32806135170930178622012-01-15T21:44:37.338-08:002012-01-15T21:44:37.338-08:00Rachna, I did not see this write up in my tool bar...Rachna, I did not see this write up in my tool bar:(! Another good writing from you! I love to read anything I can lay my hands on! As a child I used to even read the paper bags made out of printed material:)Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-20009448331323772762012-01-15T14:19:37.605-08:002012-01-15T14:19:37.605-08:00I read a wide range of books. At the moment I'...I read a wide range of books. At the moment I'm reading a romance as well as an scifi anthology.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-61980696601927078102012-01-15T14:15:03.199-08:002012-01-15T14:15:03.199-08:00I totally agree with Stephen King's quote, too...I totally agree with Stephen King's quote, too! I also think it's important to read in all genres. Or at least in several outside of the ones you write. Right now, I'm reading ALLOY OF LAW by Brandon Sanderson. LOVE it!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-71923565278925504222012-01-15T07:00:32.146-08:002012-01-15T07:00:32.146-08:00Very educative post madam. This reminds me to read...Very educative post madam. This reminds me to read more as I did the previous year when I have read some 8 novels mainly those of Nicholas Sparks and Paulo Coelho's, and few inspirational books. I am planning to read at least ten books this year. Waiting for your next post madam.letrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335213836891074467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-83202483542409722992012-01-15T02:51:53.121-08:002012-01-15T02:51:53.121-08:00I too love reading and now being a literature stud...I too love reading and now being a literature student, I can't stop reading a book.<br />I love reading autobiographical book, thriller, horror and most of all, I love Nicholas Sparks. Who don't love his book, everyone does. Beside my course based novels, I love Danielle Steel and Sidney Sheldon's book. They are super awesome filled with suspense and emotive thoughts that always strikes me with surprise like many other novels. <br /><br />Thank you for posting such a knowledgable post! Simply love going through your post every time you update because I learn a lot from here. Simple love it!Yeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-44886043680095050952012-01-14T19:01:39.227-08:002012-01-14T19:01:39.227-08:00I've been reading some YA lately. Downloading ...I've been reading some YA lately. Downloading fellow blogger and blogette's books to my Kindle Fire. Have to admit this is a breath of fresh air. Been reading some really great stories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-43799324718570134122012-01-14T10:19:56.538-08:002012-01-14T10:19:56.538-08:00I read a lot of different books. MG, YA, Adult, an...I read a lot of different books. MG, YA, Adult, and I don't mind genre so long as it's written well. :)<br /><br />I'm currently reading too many books. LOL.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-64717003639721115722012-01-14T02:50:50.982-08:002012-01-14T02:50:50.982-08:00I also try to avoid using phrases like "bad b...I also try to avoid using phrases like "bad books".Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-84274304714694624692012-01-13T20:25:45.745-08:002012-01-13T20:25:45.745-08:00Really a useful piece! From each of your post, the...Really a useful piece! From each of your post, there is something valuable to pick up. Thanks for being our guide always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977002191745535095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-55976354009237102252012-01-13T15:54:38.266-08:002012-01-13T15:54:38.266-08:00I wish I could say I read a lot outside my genre o...I wish I could say I read a lot outside my genre of YA, but there are so many great YA books, I don't have time to go beyond (I'm still trying to catch up with my YA TBR pile from last year). I do try to explore other genres from time to time. Especially since there are so many benefits to reading them.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-22979488674812357782012-01-13T14:03:23.071-08:002012-01-13T14:03:23.071-08:00Oh, I love reading! I feel just like Julia--for me...Oh, I love reading! I feel just like Julia--for me, reading is an addiction. I read different genres, too. Mainly I've been focusing on kid-lit for the past few years, since that's what I write. But I read poetry, I love a good mystery for adults, and I went through a phase when I was absolutely hooked on Dostoevsky. I just finished reading a delightful MG historical fantasy by Stuart Gibbs called The Last Musketeer. Highly recommend it!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-90191352271588297512012-01-13T10:22:27.947-08:002012-01-13T10:22:27.947-08:00Reading is an addiction to me and life is too shor...Reading is an addiction to me and life is too short to read all the books that I would like to read. Reading inspires me each and every day. I can't imagine a life without books. Nice post.Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-88274767720958799462012-01-13T09:44:07.130-08:002012-01-13T09:44:07.130-08:00Hi Friends...reading is an obsession with all of u...Hi Friends...reading is an obsession with all of us. Most of us read across genres and not just for pleasure but also with a purpose, to learn something from it. I believe that every story has something to teach the readers.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-29963230350101234242012-01-13T09:09:36.046-08:002012-01-13T09:09:36.046-08:00Reading is an obsession of mine! I've always l...Reading is an obsession of mine! I've always loved it, but now I read for pleasure AND with a purpose. It's rare that I'll read a "bad" book, since I usually read books based on recommendations. But you're right, ALL books teach us something. Thanks, Rachna!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-35783306457476643792012-01-13T08:43:20.489-08:002012-01-13T08:43:20.489-08:00I read all genres, Rachna. But I do read more midd...I read all genres, Rachna. But I do read more middle grade and picture books because that is what I write.<br /><br />I can't stand it when I hear of someone who writes, but does not read. That makes NO sense to me. <br /><br />I am currently reading Victoria Simcox's The Black Shard. I'm going to review it on the blog for her. *waving*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-57255802711200185172012-01-13T08:40:03.847-08:002012-01-13T08:40:03.847-08:00I have been reading a ton of women's fiction b...I have been reading a ton of women's fiction books--trying different authors and seeing why they appeal to me.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-75383891088428550742012-01-13T06:36:53.611-08:002012-01-13T06:36:53.611-08:00Great advice Rachna. To be a good writer, you hav...Great advice Rachna. To be a good writer, you have to be a reader. <br /><br />And, with e-readers, one can certainly take books anywhere you go. <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-30520820117544479522012-01-13T04:52:39.091-08:002012-01-13T04:52:39.091-08:00wonderful piece..short and educative...enjoyed rea...wonderful piece..short and educative...enjoyed reading..made me feel guilty of not being a constant reader,,,,,sorry to have missed....thank you ma'amSogyelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483617620587924337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-32730118551304486192012-01-13T01:15:37.013-08:002012-01-13T01:15:37.013-08:00I make a point of reading as many different genres...I make a point of reading as many different genres as I can. Sticking to what you like is a sure way to stunt your judgements, I think.<br /><br />currently I'm reading:<br />Brother's Karamazov but Dostoevsky<br />Women by Bukowski<br />No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July<br />2030 by Albert Brooks<br />Hardbolied Wonderland by Murakami<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com