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Writers should be read, but neither seen nor heard.

One thing that writers have in common is that they are readers first. They have read lots and lots of stuff, because they're just infested with lots of stuff.

People forget that writers start off being readers. We all love it when we find a terrific read, and we want to let people know about it.

In fact, I think for a lot of writers, it's so hard to be read.

I'm the kind of writer that people think other people are reading.

I am the kind of writer that people think other people are reading.

Writers are socially observant. We find people endlessly fascinating, and real life is mysterious. Sometimes it's hard to stop staring at the strut and squawk of my fellow man. They can be quite inspiring. Sometimes it's hard to stop talking to them to see what in the world they're thinking.

If the characters are compelling, readers will follow anywhere.

I think if the writing comes too easily, it shows - it's usually hard to read.

I read, therefore I'm interested in writers.