Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Writers as Readers:


1. When I read, I have to be comfortable. No matter what time of day, what the weather is like, what mood I'm in, I have to be comfortable. Everything else about my reading atmosphere completely depends on my mood, the weather, etc. Sometimes I like to be in really bright lights but sometimes I want to be in nicely dimmed, chill lights. Sometimes I like to have snacks like chocolate, a sandwich, anything soft but sometimes I want to be eating something crunchy and salty. I usually like to be in a quiet environment but when Im having a rough day, sitting in class, people won't shut up, and just need to get out of this world for a while, I drift off into the world of my book that Im currently reading. The type of book Im reading, or the excitement or action of the book will also influence my preferences for the day, too.

5. One book I will never forget was called "Dangerous Girls". It's been so long, 5 years to be exact, since I've read it and I still rememeber the three days it took me to read this book. Back then for me that was fast, really fast. I could not put this book down. It was the first book of this kind that I had ever read so it captured me, intrigued me. Everywhere I went the book was right beside me if not shoved in my face. I wouldn't put it down unless I had to. A few years later I tried reading it again because I remembered how much I loved it and I just couldn't get into it. I can't read books more than once like I can watch movies more than once.
If there was ever a book I had to trudge through, it must've been aweful or I didn't finish it because I can't think of one.

10. I know what kind of books I like, what kind of genres I like, and I also know what kind of books I would definetly not be able to get into. I don't know if everyone is always that sure about what they like, most likely not because it took me a long time to figure it out, but when you do know and read a passage or a summary of a book sometimes you just know you would not like this book or you just know you wouldn't be able to get into it. Thats how it is for me anyways. I think you get first impressions of a book like you do people.

11. When I write, honestly I don't usually plan on showing anyone so I don't think about who's going to be reading it. When I don't envision someone looking at my pieces it's easier for me to not hold anything back, just let it all out. I love that feeling.

12. I think that people who read more than others could become better writers. They have seen more variety in the way books have been written, like their structure, vocabulary, etc. But, also, some people just don't have writing in their blood. They may be a champion at reading but can't write a story to save their life. i think it differs.

13. I have no idea if I could ever write a book someday and possibly publish it for the whole world to see. And if I did I have no idea what it would be about. Maybe life? My life? My experiences? Theres so many and I don't know if I could tell the whole world about my secrets.

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