Maggie has thrown this out to us today. You can respond directly here
A discussion with a writer friend piqued by curiosity about the reading habits of writers. I’d love to see some responses to these questions.
- How often do you read?
Other than my blog, not very often these days. - Do you finish every book you start?
Usually. I think I’ve only started and not finished about 3. - If not, what causes you to stop reading a book?
Boredom, trite phrasing, bad editing or predictability. - What’s your definition of flowery language?
Why say something in three words when thirty will do? - Does flowery language discourage you from reading a book?
Providing it’s used to enhance the narrative in trying to put you inside the story, no. - How important is the first line of a book or story?
If it’s in the first person, I usually discard it. - Do you read reviews before choosing a book to read?
Nope. I have preferred authors and rely on the cover blurb. - Do you read ebooks or are you strictly a physical book reader?
I have never read an ebook, much preferring something in my hand. Besides, you can’t prop up a table with an ebook. - What book are you reading right now (or the last book you read)?
Last book I read was Sue Vincent’s Midnight Haiku collection, and the ones before that were all to do with her dog Ani. - Did you leave a review?
Yes. I’ve left reviews for all her books I’ve read and several others besides.
The above images were used for another post. Clever isn’t it.
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2020/04/24/the-librarians-touch/
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Ha ha! Brilliant!
So clever, as was the librarian who laid out the titles!!
Very interesting read! You get four stars! 😉 (and that image? Priceless! 😂 )
Thanks Melanie. The image is terrific isn’t it. So clever.
😯 Wow! I am surprised to learn that you have never read an ebook.
I have read ebooks. However, in my case, I prefer those old-fashioned books (The kind that I can actually hold in my hand and turn the pages).
I find it hard to read anything of length on a screen.
Love your book reading answers! I have only not finished 1 book – War and Peace. I love the book titles – very clever librarian (aren’t they all?)!
Thanks Val. Whoever the librarian was, they were inspired.
Interesting responses, Di. I am interested to hear about your objection to the first line being written in first person. Tell me more. I loved your definition of flowery language and I chuckled out loud about the table leg. Thanks for your responses.
I’ve never been a fan of books written in the first person, though I have read several, and they were not autobiographies. There’s no reason why I don’t particularly enjoy them, and a couple of times I have opened the book further in to see if it holds my interest, so all is not lost!
Interesting. I often write in first person so I will bear that in mind.
It all depends on the story Maggie. I don’t read as much as I used to